Coronavirus Latest: 5,400 People Volunteering Through Maryland's Medical Reserve Corp; Hogan Asks More To Join
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Thousands of medical professionals in Maryland are volunteering to help treat patients amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.
Since activating the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer group of trained medical staff, last month, 5,400 people have stepped up to offer their services, the governor said.
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Medical students and nursing students are also able to help out under the efforts.
Hogan also signed an executive order last month fast-tracking the licensing process for people whose licenses have expired or are valid in other states.
Despite that, the state is still hoping more people will volunteer.
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