TIMONIUM, MD—In an effort to keep pace with the demand for COVID-19 testing, the Baltimore County Department of Health will open a drive-through clinic to test patients who have a medical order from a healthcare provider. The clinic will be located at the Timonium Fairgrounds (2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland, 21093) and will open on Thursday, April 16th. Testing will […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Monday announced that an inmate in the Baltimore County Department of Corrections has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is an African-American male in their 50s who is not currently presenting symptoms and is in quarantine. The Baltimore County Department of Corrections is coordinating with the Department of Health to lead a contact trace investigation […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that he will be holding virtual town halls to discuss COVID-19 and the county budget. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, Olszewski will hold an online town hall to discuss the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Executive Olszewski, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County Department of […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a series of new efforts to further expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Large Gatherings of Over 50 People Prohibited In accordance with the CDC’s new interim guidelines, County Executive Olszewski issued an executive […]
TOWSON, MD—In order to expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday declared a local state of emergency and has released additional information and guidance. “Our highest priority is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our residents. In declaring this state of emergency, I am authorizing Baltimore County government to […]
UPDATE: All activities at Baltimore County senior centers have been suspended effective immediately. Activities organized by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks have been cancelled. This article has been updated with other additions as released by Baltimore County officials. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and […]
TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County’s first positive coronavirus case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County […]
TOWSON, MD—Following the confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus in Maryland, Baltimore County is continuing to closely monitor potential developments and remains in regular contact across county government and with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to prepare for any comprehensive and coordinated response as necessary. “Baltimore County is actively working across agencies and with our state partners to […]