The last day for all COVID-related data updates will be Thursday, April 27, 2023. The case data will be replaced with the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Data and the vaccine data will be replaced by the CDC’s vaccination by county. Click here for the CDC’s COVID-19 County Check to find community levels and prevention steps by county. […]
How should I give naloxone? 1. Wash your hands 2. Wake them up Shake shoulders and ask, “are you alright”. Rub your knuckles up and down the breast bone. 3. If they don’t wake, call 911 You will not get in trouble for drug use or possession. First responders will have more naloxone. 4. Give […]
-Giving blood is considered an essential function during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Maryland Department of Health is asking those that are healthy and able to please consider making an appointment to donate. Click here for more information. -Maryland Department of Health has new guidance on recommendations for isolation and quarantine. All persons who experience […]
-Governor Larry Hogan announced the formation of statewide strike teams to provide support to nursing home facilities. The teams will include: testing, assistance, and clinical teams. Governor Hogan also announced that federal officials agreed to designate the greater Baltimore-Washington corridor as a priority and emerging hotspot, which includes Harford County. In addition, Governor Hogan ordered […]
-The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Click here for more information on cloth face coverings. -Local health departments now have the authority to shut down businesses and organizations that local […]
Governor Larry Hogan today enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation […]
Preventative measures against COVID-19 for people living with HIV: Ensure you have at least a 30-day supply of medication at all times. Keep your vaccinations up to date—especially pneumonia and flu vaccines. Stay in touch with your medical provider, including telemedicine options, if either you are isolated or quarantined. Stay in touch with friends and […]
