As the state’s COVID positivity rate hovers above eight percent, there's concern about the rate of cases in Baltimore County Schools…and there’s still no plans of a new mask mandate. The shifting demographics of the county along with redrawn council districts has made the race for council seats a diverse contest. Maryland’s gubernatorial candidates shared their platforms on dealing with homelessness and mental illness at a forum in Silver Spring. 

And how do we help one another, especially our children, with the trauma of yet another deadly mass school shooting? A local psychologist offers some answers.

<p>As the state&rsquo;s COVID positivity rate hovers above eight percent, there's concern about the rate of cases in Baltimore County Schools&hellip;and there&rsquo;s still no plans of a new mask mandate. The shifting demographics of the county along with redrawn council districts has made the race for council seats a diverse contest. Maryland&rsquo;s gubernatorial candidates shared their platforms on dealing with homelessness and mental illness at a forum in Silver Spring.&nbsp;</p>
<p>And how do we help one another, especially our children, with the trauma of yet another deadly mass school shooting? A local psychologist offers some answers.</p>

An evening roundup of WYPR's latest reporting on Maryland's COVID-19 response, a summary of essential state and local updates, and a forum for locals who want to share stories about everyday life in the era of Coronavirus.

The Daily Dose: Maryland Confronts COVID-19

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