Prince George’s Task Force Releases Report For Post-COVID-19 Recovery

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Prince George’s Task Force Releases Report For Post-COVID-19 Recovery

A Prince George's County task force made up of a former Maryland governor, college presidents, government and health officials and others released a report Monday in efforts to provide better services once the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Source: The Washington Informer

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