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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: May 4, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER It’s important to avoid close contact with people, stay home, and wash your hands frequently. Learn more ways to protect yourself and others

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: May 1, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner provides an update on the County’s effort to combat COVID-19. During a press

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 30, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Everyone can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a Coronavirus Self-Checker, also known as Clara. Clara can

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 29, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Are you living with older family members or others at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19? Help protect your household by taking

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 28, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Wear a cloth face covering to slow the spread of coronavirus. Growing evidence suggests the virus can spread: • Before people show symptoms

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 27, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As we continue to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 24, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner provides an update on the County’s effort to combat COVID-19. WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 23, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wash

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 22, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Given the shortage of N95 respirators during this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand the difference between N95 respirators and surgical masks. The Centers

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 21, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Everyone has a role to play to reduce and slow the transmission of COVID-19. Social distancing is an essential step in preventing the

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 20, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people who get sick can take care of themselves at home. Practice healthy habits

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 17, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Health Officer Earl Stoner briefly discusses how the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is planning to handle a surge in

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Hagerstown Regional Airport Receives Funding from CARES Act

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 17, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) shared with the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, April 16, 2020, that HGR was approved to receive funding from the CARES Act. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration allocated $1,126,907 to HGR, which will assist in paying operational expenses that have incurred

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 16, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT On April 5, 2020, Governor Hogan issued Executive Order Number 20-04-05-02 Delegating Authority to Local Health Officials to Control and Close Unsafe Facilities. The

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 15, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Per Governor Hogan’s most recent executive order, as of 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020, all Maryland residents are required to wear a

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 14, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. Emergency Operations Center A lot of questions have arisen surrounding two white sea containers with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the side being spotted in

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center: Second Confirmed COVID-19 Death

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 14, 2020) – Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner announces the second confirmed death of a Washington County resident from 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The resident was a woman in her 90’s with no known preexisting medical conditions. “This is a tragic loss and our hearts go out to the family

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 13, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to have Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. Emergency Operations Center If a family member is sick or you suspect they are sick with COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following precautions

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 11, 2020

  The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to have Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. Emergency Operations Center As we are several weeks into the fight against the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Washington County, MD continues to encourage the

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center: First Confirmed COVID-19 Death

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 10, 2020) – Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner announced the first confirmed death of a Washington County resident from 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The resident was a woman in her 20’s with underlying medical conditions. “I am deeply saddened to announce this loss of a member of our community ” said

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: April 9, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to have Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. Emergency Operations Center In celebration of the Easter holiday this weekend, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reminding the community to continue following social distancing guidelines.

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Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!