Category: In the News
County Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity Through Public and Private Partnerships
Anne Arundel County is encouraging more county residents to be tested for COVID-19 through a County Department of Health and private health provider initiative. As testing capacity has increased due to more acquired kits and supplies, providers can now test both symptomatic and asymptomatic residents. “By significantly expanding our testing, and following that up with […]
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites
Last updated: May 28, 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 Monday, June 1 Pip Moyer Recreation Center 273 […]
5.27.20 – County Department of Health Continues COVID-19 Guidance and Response at Area Nursing Homes
Last updated: May 28, 2020 On April 28, 2020, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health released year-to-date information about 256 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 51 COVID-19 deaths, at county nursing homes. Over the past months, the Department of Health, along with the County Department of Aging and Disabilities, has worked closely with the long-term […]
Anne Arundel County Public Health Measures for Recovery
Last updated: May 28, 2020 These measures will be used to guide the county’s approach to recovery. View the Reopening Dashboard & Status Report Hospitals: Ensures adequate capacity to provide hospital care for COVID-19 positive patients in the setting of a surge of cases COVID-19 hospital census COVID-19 ICU census Goal: Sustained 14 day decrease […]
5.14.20 – County Executive Pittman Announces Anne Arundel County’s Path Forward on COVID-19 Actions
Annapolis, Md. (May 14, 2020) Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced steps the county will take to move towards “Stage One” of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery. The county’s actions will be guided by a series of 12 public health metrics established by Anne Arundel Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman to safeguard residents’ […]
5.13.20 – Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach
5.6.20 – Governor Hogan Amending and Restating the Order of March 30, 2020
4.24.20 – Governor Hogan Introduces Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery
4.15.20 – Governor Requiring Use of Face Coverings and Certain Physical Distancing
4.15.20 – Interpretative Guidance for Face Coverings Public Order
4.14.20 – Order for Immediate Facility Compliance
4.14.20 – Anne Arundel County Requires Retail Shoppers and Employees to Wear Face Coverings to Prevent COVID-19’s Spread
Rabid Raccoon Found in Cape St. Claire
RABIES ALERT- April 3, 2020 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Hampton Road and St. Margarets Drive in the Cape St. Claire Community of Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on April 2, has tested positive for […]
3.30.20 – Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order
3.30.20 – Executive Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland
3.27.20 – Health Officials Confirm First COVID-19 Death in Anne Arundel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and You
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 […]
