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 […]
1.14.21 – Weekly Health Update
This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: • COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about the COVID vaccines and how they’re being distributed. The Maryland Department of Health distributes vaccines to hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments, and a few other small […]
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 […]
1.7.21 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: January 14, 2021 Happy New Year and welcome to our first health update of 2021. With the vaccines here let’s talk about how we’re prioritizing them. Following CDC and Maryland Department of Health guidance, the following groups are in our highest priority category, Phase 1a. • Health Care Workers • Public Health • […]
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. […]
12.23.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: January 14, 2021 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: • COVID-19 status update • Vaccine Rollout Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update this holiday week. Safe and effective COVID vaccines have arrived in our county. At Anne Arundel Medical Center and Baltimore Washington Medical Center, hospital staff […]
12.22.20 – What Our Weekly Recovery Data Shows
Message from Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman This week our recovery data shows: 17% decrease in the number of tests done last week compared to the week before – from 4.53% of the population down to 3.78% 22% decrease in case rate – from 48.3 to 37.8 Increase in the percent positivity from 8.22% to […]
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 […]
11.19.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: December 28, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: COVID-19 Vaccines The Fall COVID Wave Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. First of all let’s celebrate the good news. At least two vaccines are testing well and will be available in the coming months. Our community has […]
11.12.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: November 20, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: • COVID-19 Rising Fast Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll focus on our worsening COVID status. Our fall surge is getting bad fast. COVID is like a runaway car. The sooner you hit the brakes, the […]
11.5.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: November 12, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: COVID-19 Status Update What We Need to do to Control COVID Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID status update and talk about what we need to do to control COVID. We are now […]
10.29.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: November 5, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: COVID-19 Status Update The COVID Care Coordination Program Halloween Safety Tips Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID status update, share resources to support families, and give tips on having a safer Halloween. Over […]
10.22.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: October 29, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: COVID-19 status update Restaurant safety tips Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID status update and share some tips on being safer when going to a restaurant. Over the past week our case rate […]
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 […]
10.15.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: October 22, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: • COVID-19 status update • Contact tracing and youth sports • What to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19 Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID status update, talk about our contact tracing […]
10.8.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: October 30, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: COVID-19 Update Schools Coping Tips Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID-19 status update, talk about schools and share some tips on coping with COVID. Over the past week our case rate has been slowly going up and […]
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 […]
10.1.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: October 8, 2020 This week Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman discusses: • COVID Cases Update • Cold and Flu Season • Halloween Safety Transcript: Welcome to our weekly health update. Today we’ll provide a COVID status update, talk about cold and flu season and share safe Halloween tips. Over the […]
9.24.20 – Weekly Health Update
Last updated: October 1, 2020
9.17.20 – Weekly Message from the Health Officer
Last updated: September 28, 2020
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 […]
6.5.20 – COVID-19 Conversations with Deneen Richmond and Dr. Neel Vibhakar
Last updated: September 28, 2020
Statement on Racism
Last updated: September 29, 2020 May 30, 2020 This week we watched George Floyd be murdered in Minneapolis. We watched Christian Cooper’s life get threatened while bird watching in Central Park. We watched on live TV as CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested while covering the protest in Minneapolis. All three of them are black […]
5.29.20 – COVID-19 Conversations with Don Curtian, Environmental Health Acting Director, DOH
5.22.20 – COVID-19 Conversations with Dr. Boris Lushniak, Dean, UMD School of Public Health
4.24.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
4.15.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
4.8.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
4.1.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
3.25.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
3.21.20 – COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #2
3.18.20 – COVID-19 Questions Answered on Facebook Live
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 […]
