Md. Governor Larry Hogan responds to letter asking for answers about COVID-19 vaccine rollout
February 8, 2021
MARYLAND – An exchange of strongly worded letters between Maryland’s congressional delegation and Governor Larry Hogan over the state’s vaccination plan has local leaders weighing in. They say the crux of the matter is the frustrations that many Marylanders are experiencing as they try to figure out how to get their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Unfortunately, the counties have been left holding the bag. Wicomico County is the second poorest county in the state. We just do not have the resources,” said Salisbury City Councilmember Michele Gregory.
–Paso Robles City Council held a virtual meeting Tuesday night.
The meeting started with Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director Jonathon Stornetta giving an update on the latest city, county, and state figures on the coronavirus, as he does each meeting. Colonel Charles Bell provided the council with an update on the US Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett about ways the Army base and the city can work together.
The council discussed an agenda item added Tuesday afternoon. It addressed the council’s decision on the Governor’s Regional Stay-a-Home Order. The council affirmed its direction from Dec. 10, clarifying that while the City of Paso Robles will not be enforcing beyond Purple Tier Guidelines, the State’s Regional Stay at Home Order is still legally in effect, and businesses operating in violation of it are doing so at the risk of enforcement action from the state or county.