Category: In the News
Anne Arundel County Begins COVID Vaccinations for Older Seniors on January 19
Last updated: January 21, 2021 January 15, 2021 – Today Anne Arundel County Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., announced that the county will begin COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1B on Tuesday, January 19. The Phase 1B rollout initially will provide vaccine appointments for County residents age 75 and older. Phase 1A, which includes health care workers […]
Vaccine News
Last updated: January 25, 2021 NEW COVID Vaccinations Sign-Up Form! Sign up here. 1.25.21 – The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will continue Phase 1B with the vaccinations of county residents who are age 75 and older. However, the department will not be moving to Phase 1C vaccinations for ages 65 – 74 due to […]
County Executive Pittman Extends COVID Restrictions
New Executive Order aligns youth sports with neighboring counties; permits “garden dome” seating at restaurants. Annapolis, Md (January 13, 2021) Citing continuing high COVID-19 case rates and hospitalization numbers, County Executive Steuart Pittman signed a new executive order today, reinforcing the restrictions put in place in December. Executive Order #41 includes several new provisions, including […]
New Variant Strain of COVID-19 Reported in Anne Arundel County Residents
January 12, 2021 (Annapolis, MD) — Today the Anne Arundel County Department of Health received confirmation of two cases of COVID-19 in Anne Arundel County residents caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 variant strain commonly known as B-117. The B-117 strain is more transmissible than other strains. It has not been shown to cause more severe […]
Vaccinations Rollout Timeline
Last updated: January 21, 2021 Week of January 17, Phase 1B began rolling out with county residents who are age 75+. To preregister for free COVID-19 vaccinations, sign up here. Preregistration helps to organize requests according to phases, priority groups and vaccine availability. Individuals will be emailed actual vaccination appointment times and clinic locations once […]
COVID-19 Updates and News
Wet Season Percolation Testing
2021 Wet Season Perc Testing The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will begin wet season percolation testing on January 4, 2021. Applications for mound sewage disposal systems must be received by March 1, 2021 and testing performed by March 12. During this period, priority will be given to locations where mound testing is expected. […]
Winter Wonderland of Well-Being Selfie Contest #BeWellAA
Last updated: January 22, 2021 Anne Arundel County celebrated a Winter Wonderland of Well-Being with a social media contest from December 21 through January 4. The contest inspired everyone to make healthy improvements in their physical, mental and spiritual well-being and perform acts of kindness. Winter Wonderland of Well-Being was an initiative of the County’s […]
Science Behind Public Health Decision Making
The COVID case rate has been increasing steadily for two months with the case rate at 47 cases per 100,000 residents on December 11. Hospitalizations in the county are growing and the state reached a new high in hospitalizations on December 11 as well. The COVID vaccines are our way forward, and to take the […]
Free HIV Home Test Kits
Last updated: December 2, 2020 Maryland Department of Health reminds Marylanders that free HIV home testing is available to all who need it. Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) encourages Marylanders to take advantage of the HIV home-testing kits offered through the Virginia and Maryland Home HIV Testing Program. To help address […]
Anne Arundel County Department of Health Report of Community Health Indicators 2020
Rabid Raccoons Found in Shannon Forest Community and Quiet Waters Park
RABIES ALERT- October 16, 2020 Two Rabid Raccoons Found in Anne Arundel County: One in Shannon Forest Community and One at Quiet Waters Park The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have recently come in contact with a raccoon in Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis or anyone coming in contact […]
Reopening Schools: COVID-19 Health Guidelines and Presentation for Anne Arundel County
Last updated: January 13, 2021 Presentation for Board of Education on January 6, 2021 by Anne Arundel County Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D. COVID-19 Outbreak-Associated Cases in Schools Presentation for Board of Education on October 5, 2020 by Anne Arundel County Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D. Reopening Schools COVID-19 Health Guidelines for Anne Arundel County See […]
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Last updated: November 23, 2020 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health strongly recommends getting the 2020-21 seasonal flu vaccine. The vaccine is available from local health care providers and pharmacists. For county residents who are uninsured, the Department of Health provides free flu immunizations by appointment. Call the Glen Burnie Health Center at 410-222-6633 […]
Children’s Immunizations Clinics
Last updated: October 30, 2020 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Immunization Program is holding appointment only childhood immunization clinics at the Glen Burnie Health Center, 416 A Street SW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410-222-6633) and the Parole Health Center, 1950 Drew Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-222-7247). The appointments are for recommended vaccines, including MMR […]
Opioid Overdose Response Training
Last updated: September 11, 2019 410-222-1937 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Adult Addiction Program offers free training and a free naloxone kit to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone, a prescription medicine to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. The training is for at-risk individuals, family members, friends and the […]
Health Care Coverage and More…
Last updated: February 24, 2020 Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance Click here Having health coverage provides protection and peace of mind if you or your family gets sick or has an accident. Health coverage also provides preventive health care and screenings to help keep you and your family healthy. You may be eligible for […]