General COVID-19 Information

Updated: Monday, November 29, 2021

Communities around the globe are currently responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease, known commonly as "COVID -19", which is caused by the virus “SARS-CoV-2”.  The virus has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. For the most up-to-date recommendations regarding health and safety, we encourage you to consult:

• Maryland Department of Health: covidLINK
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronvirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• National Institute for Health: Coronavirus (COVID-19) 
• World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
• Johns Hopkins University & Medicine COVID-19 Global Cases Map

As we do during times of disaster, Maryland Philanthropy Network will serve as a clearinghouse for resources and information about relief and recovery efforts to aid Maryland's philanthropies response. The tabs on this page will be updated as new information is received, so please check it regularly. Please read our Statement about COVID-19.

The Governor's Office will continue to update the public throughout this rapidly evolving public health event. Live updates are streamed to the governor’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. 

211 is the coronavirus helpline for the State of Maryland in partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and Maryland Department of Health. People can call 211 or sign up to receive alerts and resources related to COVID-19 text “MdReady” to 898211.

On March 20, we along with Maryland Nonprofits and United Way of Central Maryland sent this Letter to Maryland's Leadership outlining ways to support the nonprofit community and the communities they serve during these times of uncertainty.