Gov. Hogan: Nursing Home Coronavirus Data To Be Made Public

Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday directed state health officials to take steps to publish data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes and similar congregate facilities.

That information, including available data for specific facilities, will be available on the state's online coronavirus portal.

“As we plan our recovery, we are taking additional steps to protect our most vulnerable citizens, including older Marylanders,” Hogan said in a statement. “Keeping Marylanders informed and being transparent with the facts continues to be at the heart of our response to COVID-19. We are grateful to the staff in our nursing homes working around the clock to save lives.”

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Nursing homes have been a particular area of concern, with dozens sickened in outbreaks at facilities in northwest Baltimore and Mt. Airy.

On March 10, Hogan met with leaders from the long-term care community and health officials issued guidance to restrict visitation and implement infection control protocols. On April 5, Hogan ordered expedited testing for symptomatic residents, protective equipment for staff and the creation of observation areas for COVID-19 patients.

On April 7, Hogan announced strike teams to support testing, infection control and triage at long-term care facilities.