With Maryland’s positivity rate exceeding 5% for the first time since June and health metrics spiking across the nation, Governor Hogan announced on November 10 a series of actions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Maryland Takes Action to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 For a list of commonly asked questions regarding this initiative please click here. For more details, eligibility criteria, and an application, please visit the FEMA website or click here. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) believes our employees are our greatest strength and asset and we want to continue to provide support and resources to those who need it. Please click the button below to access and search DPSCS policies and procedures. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is committed to transparency and is pleased to make its Executive Policies and Procedures available online, including those policies and procedures implemented in response to COVID-19. These numbers are updated weekly on our website. Pursuant to the Governor’s order, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is conducting universal testing at all facilities.ĭPSCS is committed to providing accurate data regarding the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the inmate population in its correctional institutions. DPSCS is prepared to handle any potential cases of COVID-19 within the state-operated correctional institutions in Maryland. DPSCS, in conjunction with Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), are closely monitoring developments associated with COVID-19. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is committed to protecting the health and well being of our staff, inmates, and detainees who live and work in our facilities.

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