Maryland Becomes First State in America to Acquire and Deploy Hundreds of Thousands Rapid COVID-19 Tests ​

Under Governor Hogan’s leadership, Maryland is once again leading on COVID-19 testing, becoming the first state in America to acquire and deploy hundreds of thousands rapid-response and accurate tests. 

Last month, Governor Hogan successfully negotiated a historic bipartisan interstate compact with the Rockefeller Foundation and ten states – including five Democratic governors and five Republican governors –  to acquire 5 million rapid-response COVID-19 tests. This new generation of accurate tests delivers results in 15 to 20 minutes, providing a vital tool to detect and contain potential outbreaks. 

At a press conference this week, Governor Hogan announced Maryland has already acquired 250,000 of these tests, which will be deployed to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and correctional and juvenile detention centers across the state. 

Governor Hogan’s announcement comes as Maryland’s ICU hospitalizations have now hit their lowest level since March.