ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan announced on Friday that the state of Maryland now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 425 cases over the last three days. A fifth Maryland resident has died from coronavirus complications. The victim was an Anne Arundel County man in his 80s. Additionally, Maryland has been hit particularly hard by influenza this year, with a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—According to the latest report from CDC FluView, flu activity continues to increase across the U.S. and has been elevated for seven consecutive weeks. Most of this activity is being caused by influenza B and influenza A(H1N1) viruses. Flu activity in Maryland has risen to “high,” according to the Centers for Disease Control. During week 51 of 2019, the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to get vaccinated against influenza, as the flu season has already begun, with 11 laboratory confirmed cases identified since September 1st. The majority of the cases so far have been subtyped as influenza A (H3N2), with a few classified as influenza B. The vaccine protects against both influenza A and B. “We […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Health Department will be offering free flu shots later this month. The shots will be available in seven different locations throughout the county on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. In northeastern Baltimore County, shots will be provided at Middle River Middle School, located at 800 Middle River Road (21220). Residents are encouraged to […]
Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler, Director of Health and Human Services, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, and Department of Health mascot, “Sure Shot” have announced Baltimore County’s Super Saturday, free flu vaccination clinics. The free, flu vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Drumcastle Government Center 6401 York Road, First Floor Baltimore, […]
On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for this flu season. Maryland public health officials say they have detected a marked increase in influenza activity since mid- to late-December and are warning the public to take measures to prevent influenza, including getting the flu vaccine. The Department of Health detected its […]
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of Health and Human Services and “Sure Shot,” the Department of Health mascot, announced this week that Baltimore County would hold “Super Saturday” free flu vaccination clinics this weekend. On Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, the department will hold public flu vaccination clinics at the following locations […]