Indoor theaters and outdoor venues may open with proper health and safety protocols Annapolis, Md (September 18, 2020) County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that Anne Arundel County will allow theaters and performance venues to reopen, beginning Friday, September 25. The decision comes after careful review of industry safety protocols and impacts of reopening on […]
Category: Updates and News About COVID-19
Anne Arundel County to Reopen Theaters Beginning September 25
Anne Arundel County to Remain at Stage Two Reopening
Rising COVID case rate and positivity rate cause concern about larger goal of opening schools. Annapolis, Md (September 3, 2020) County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that Anne Arundel County would continue at Stage Two on the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. After consulting with his Recovery Work Group and county Health Officer Dr. Nilesh […]
Recovery Workgroup
Last updated: September 18, 2020 View the document below or click here to download. Past Presentations: September 3, 2020
Youth Tackle Football May Resume, Strict Safety Guidelines Required
Annapolis, Md (September 2, 2020) — County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that the Anne Arundel Department of Health and the Department of Recreation and Parks have established guidelines for tackle youth football and competitive cheerleading stunts to resume. On Thursday, August 27, the county had announced a modified fall football season limited to flag […]
Back to School Recommendations
Last updated: September 23, 2020 Safety Plans and Collaboration with Nonpublic Schools List of Approved Plans The Anne Arundel County Department of Health sent a letter to nonpublic schools on August 13 to proactively ensure that nonpublic schools have safety measures in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in their schools. There are two […]
Orders for Immediate Compliance
Last updated: September 23, 2020 What is the Order for Immediate Compliance? Pursuant to the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Number 20-04-05-02: Delegating Authority to Local Health Officials to Control and Close Unsafe Facilities, the Anne Arundel County Health Officer can order a facility to make modifications in order to continue […]
County Executive Pittman Announces Operation COVID Health Corps to Contain COVID Surge
Office of the County Executive Steuart Pittman Hiring More Contact Tracers, Redeploying Personnel, and Coordinating Resources in Response to COVID Crisis Annapolis, Md. (July 29, 2020) Today Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced a new plan to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the county by sharing the ever-increasing workload of the health department […]
Taking Action to Address the COVID-19 Surge
A Message from the Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D. July 24, 2020 Over four weeks ago Anne Arundel County started to see a slow rise in our COVID-19 cases, one that we expected given the reopenings that took place on June 12 and 19. Two weeks ago the cases started to rise much faster. Last […]
Executive Order Number 27: Imposing Restrictions on Certain Indoor Uses
Indoor Dining Restrictions and Social Gathering Limits Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: July 28, 2020 County Executive Steuart Pittman’s Executive Order 27 found HERE For the FAQs (PDF) on Updated COVID19 Restrictions Intended to Address the Increase in Cases & to Help Keep Anne Arundel County Open, click here. Table of Contents: What does Anne Arundel County’s Executive Order Number 27 do? When does it […]
County Executive Pittman Announces New COVID Restrictions to Address Surge and Help Keep Anne Arundel County Open
Face Masks and Coverings Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: August 13, 2020 What are the reasons to wear face masks and face coverings? Face masks block the spread of larger respiratory droplets and reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. By wearing a face covering, you will help to keep people healthy and safe, enable businesses to stay open and allow schools to […]
Contact Tracing and Isolation
Last updated: August 7, 2020 COVID-19 & Contact Tracing Click to enlarge. How Contact Tracing Works Click to enlarge. Contact tracing is an activity that involves working with a patient (symptomatic or asymptomatic) who has been diagnosed with an infectious disease. Contact tracing identifies and provides support to people (contacts) who may have been infected […]
Order for Public Safety – Health Officer
Last updated: July 16, 2020 View the document below or click here to download.
County Executive Pittman Announces Additional Stage Two Reopening Actions
Last updated: July 16, 2020 Anne Arundel County will align with state guidance on outdoor amusements and limited indoor seating for restaurants Annapolis, Md. (June 11, 2020) County Executive Pittman announced today that Anne Arundel County will implement additional Stage 2 reopenings on Friday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m., in line with Governor Larry Hogan’s […]
Testing Calendar for COVID-19
Last updated: September 21, 2020 View the document below or click here to download.
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites
Last updated: August 3, 2020 Anne Arundel County residents can get tested at no cost. No symptoms or doctor’s note required. If you develop symptoms, it is recommended to get tested within 48 hours. Appointments are preferred. For an appointment, call the COVID-19 Health Line at 410-222-7256. Test results are usually available within five to […]
4.24.20 – Governor Hogan Introduces Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery – Three Stages
Last updated: June 22, 2020
