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Baltimore County to receive over $15 million in funding to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced more than $123.2 million in funding to support Maryland’s local health departments, including resources for ongoing COVID-19 vaccination activities. This includes over $15 million that will be awarded to Baltimore County. “As the state begins mass vaccination, and continues to expand the distribution network of vaccinators, county health departments will play a critical […]

Person involved in BCPS food distribution program site at Overlea High School tests positive for COVID-19

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

OVERLEA, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Thursday night announced that an individual involved in the meal distribution program at Overlea High School recently tested positive for COVID-19. Meal distribution from the site will continue uninterrupted. Everyone who had close contact with this individual has been identified, notified, and will remain away from BCPS facilities until they are cleared to […]

Baltimore County health department, school system announce start of COVID-19 vaccine program for county school employees

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Baltimore County Public Schools have announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccine program for BCPS employees, starting Friday, January, 22nd. Due to the national challenges with vaccine distribution and availability, the nearly 20,000 employees of BCPS will be offered vaccines in an order related to their direct contact with students. Members of […]

Baltimore County releases COVID-19 vaccine registration form

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As Maryland prepares to move into Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations next week, Baltimore County has released a COVID-19 vaccine registration form that allows residents to sign up to receive notification when they become eligible to receive a vaccine and when there are available appointments. “We will vaccinate as many of our residents as possible and we will do […]

Baltimore County government offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health Department COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed on Monday, January 18 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will […]

Baltimore County Department of Health launches healthcare provider directory

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is inviting healthcare providers to register their practice in the County’s newly-launched Provider Registry. Joining this registry will make it easier for the Department to get information to providers in the county as needed. “Becoming a part of this registry is certainly a benefit for our providers, and ultimately benefits their patients and […]

Baltimore County government offices to be closed on New Year’s Day

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31. Modified […]

Olszewski names Christmas Eve 2020 county holiday, Baltimore County offices closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. County parking meters are free on both days. Modified Baltimore County COVID-19 Testing Schedule Due […]

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