-The CDC has updated their list of certain medical conditions that put people at higher risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19. These conditions include:

• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
• Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
• Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
• Sickle cell disease
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

While evidence has suggested these conditions pose a greater risk, there is still limited data on COVID-19 and there may be other conditions that cause risk as well. You can read the updated list HERE, along with ways to reduce your risk of developing complications from COVID-19.

-County Executive Barry Glassman released a weekly update. You can read it HERE.

-Governor Larry Hogan released two press releases:

• “Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops to 4.92%, Hospitalizations Under 500 For First Time In 12 Weeks”
• “Governor Hogan Announces Safe and Phased Reopening Plan for Assisted Living Facilities”