Posted on 04/05/21
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), local jurisdictions, and their partners operate COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites throughout the state. This weekly advisory provides information about testing site locations and hours operated by local health departments, as well as the status of their vaccination efforts at this time and how to pre-register for a vaccine.
Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, Maryland is now in Phase 2B of its vaccination plan. Eligibility will continue to expand rapidly: the vaccine will soon be available to all Marylanders over the age of 16. All Marylanders age 16 and older can now pre-register for an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site. You can also pre-register by phone through the state’s COVID-19 vaccination support center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829).
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Even if you are vaccinated, it is believed that you can still spread COVID-19 if you are symptomatic. And if you are not vaccinated, you are vulnerable to new and contagious variants, so testing continues to be critical to ending this pandemic.
MDH encourages the following individuals to get COVID-19 tests:
Maryland Department of Health Sites:
Testing:
Mass Vaccination Sites:
The following state-led vaccination sites are now accepting appointments or will be opening in April:
*This is a FEMA-operated site that will primarily serve Prince Georgians
All Marylanders can receive updates by texting ‘MdReady’ to 898-211. Marylanders in Phase 1-, 2A- and Phase 2B-eligible populations are now able to pre-register online at covidvax.maryland.gov or by phone through the state’s COVID-19 vaccination support center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). In Baltimore City, the Baltimore Convention Center is focused on providing shots to underserved populations. To submit a vaccine request for Baltimore Convention Center, visit umms.org/BCCvaccine.
Allegany County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Vaccinations are available by appointment only. Everyone interested in receiving a vaccine when it becomes available to them should complete the ACHD online COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form HERE. When it is your turn for vaccination, you will be contacted by either the health department on UPMC Western Maryland to set up your appointment.
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Testing:
Visit AAHealth.org/COVID19-Testing to find hours of operation and other information about Anne Arundel County testing sites.
Vaccinations: Currently, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing vaccine by appointments ONLY to the Phase 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A and 2B groups. Register on the COVID-19 Vaccinations Sign-Up Form at https://aacounty.org/covidvax. Some vaccine clinics are at the Anne Arundel Community College (Arnold), Baymeadow (Glen Burnie), Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland (Hanover), Lula G. Scott Community Center (Shady Side), O’Malley Senior Center Annex (Odenton) and the Pip Moyer Recreation Center (Annapolis). Do not call the location sites about appointments. For more information about the clinic sites, call 410-222-7256 or email covid19info@aacounty.org.
Baltimore City Health Department:
Testing:
These are outdoor testing sites – please dress accordingly. Additional testing locations in Baltimore City and information on closures can be found at where to get tested in Baltimore City.
Vaccinations: Baltimore City moved to Phase 2B on March 30th, and continues to prioritize older adults 60 and older. All Baltimore City residents 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination by April 27th, and are encouraged to pre-register for their vaccine online at our new website, covax.baltimorecity.gov Older adults without internet access, or those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, can also call the Maryland Access Point (MAP) hotline 410-396-CARE (2273) to record their interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. All those who call or sign-up online will be contacted when an appointment becomes available. Appointments are opening regularly for those who are eligible.
Baltimore County Department of Health:
Testing:
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for testing at all county health department testing locations. Schedule online at BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/COVIDTest
Vaccinations: Baltimore County Department of Health is currently serving Phase 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A and 2B for COVID-19 vaccinations. Please be sure to complete our vaccine registry form in order to be contacted when we are serving your priority group and when a vaccine appointment is available. Please note that completing our registry form does not schedule a vaccination appointment.
Calvert County Health Department:
Vaccinations: Calvert County residents who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may pre-register online. Any Calvert County resident age 18 and older may pre-register at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vaccine. Residents are strongly encouraged to use the online pre-registration form for COVID vaccinations. An information call center is also available to assist residents without internet access who wish to pre-register for vaccination. For questions or assistance, residents may call 410-535-0218, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Caroline County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: ALL Caroline County residents, ages 16 and older, are now eligible to receive a vaccine in the county. Caroline County residents should call 410-479-5880 or register online at carolinecovid19.org to fill in the vaccination eligibility form and receive an appointment! The Call Center can be reached at 410-479-5880 from Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Carroll County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: The Carroll County Health Department is currently scheduling appointment-only vaccination clinics for people in all phases through 2B, including essential workers in 1C who live or work in Carroll, and residents age 60-64 (2A). We will open to residents under 60 with health conditions soon (2B). We continue to prioritize county residents 65+. If you are interested in receiving a vaccination through the Carroll County Health Department, complete an interest form here https://cchd.maryland.gov/covid-19-interest-forms/ and they will contact you with more information.
Cecil County Department of Health
Testing:
Vaccinations: Please contact cecilcovid.vaccineinfo@maryland.gov or 410-996-1005 for information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination.
Charles County Department of Health
Testing:
Vaccinations: The Charles County Department of Health is now accepting pre registrations from Charles County residents in Phase 2B. Currently, the department primarily provides the Moderna vaccine for those ages 18 and older. The department is working closely with our partners to refer those aged 16-17 to a provider that offers the Pfizer vaccine. You can pre-register for a vaccine appointment at www.charlescountyhealth.org or call 301-609-6717 to be added to the registration list.
Dorchester County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Dorchester County has expanded to Phase 2B of Maryland's Vaccination Plan. If interested in getting vaccinated, fill out this interest form: COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form (Spanish: Interés por la vacuna COVID-19)
Eastern Shore - Serving Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties
Testing:
Frederick County Health Department
Testing:
No documentation, insurance, doctor note, or symptoms needed. Face coverings and physical distancing required. Frederick County also supports a number of other short-term testing operations throughout the county which are also free and open to all - for an updated calendar for this week’s event, visit COVID-19 Community Testing Calendar.
Vaccinations: Frederick County Health Department is currently vaccinating people who live or work in Frederick County in groups 1A, 1B, and 1C; and will be following the Maryland timeline for opening groups 2 and 3. Frederick County Government has developed an online pre-registration system. If you live or work in Frederick County and are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please complete this form: Frederick County COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form . See website for details. Other vaccinators in the county may be vaccinating all eligible groups. You can use covidvax.maryland.gov to find a provider near you by zip code. Check back as more are being added each week.
Garrett County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: COVID -19 vaccination appointments are being scheduled for individuals in all of Phase 1 and 2A. Anyone living in Garrett County and wishing in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should visit garretthealth.org to fill out the Garrett County COVID-19 Vaccination Interest Form. The form may be filled out by any Garrett County resident, regardless of their current qualification status. For those unable to access the interest form, call 301-334-7698 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance.
Harford County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Harford County Health Department is vaccinating phases 1A, 1B, & 1C. In order to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in an efficient manner, we are pre-screening for eligibility to help to expedite the scheduling of appointments: PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM Once we know the availability of the vaccine, we will send you a link to register for a clinic day and time to the email that is provided. If you need help filling out this form please call 410-838-1500 then press 4.
Howard County Health Department
Testing:
Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital have completed our winter testing. Those who wish to locate other testing sites can visit our website at www.hchealth.org.
Vaccinations: Howard County Health Department continues to vaccinate priority groups in phases 1A, 1B, and 1C as quickly as very limited supplies allow. For more information and to pre-register by your eligibility, please visit Howard County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine.
Kent County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: The Kent County Health Department receives vaccines weekly and posts clinics here. You can also use this link to add your contact information to be notified when new clinics are added.
Montgomery County Health Department
Testing:
In addition to the standing sites listed above, Montgomery County DHHS will operate several temporary sites in cooperation with local partners each week. To find a complete list of sites and hours of operation, and to schedule an appointment, visit MoCoCOVIDTesting.org. Appointments are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Vaccinations: Montgomery County is currently vaccinating the remainder of Priority Group 1A and has begun vaccinating Priority Group 1B Tier 1 (75+all tiers); Priority Group 1C, tier 1 (65-74 year olds). We have opened pre registration for all residents in Groups 1A, 1B and 1C. If you are in those groups, please visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COVID19/vaccine for more information.
Prince George's County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Prince George’s County is vaccinating individuals in Phase 1 and Phase 2A or 2B who live or work in the County. The County encourages everyone in phases 2 and 3 to pre-register for a vaccination appointment by completing and submitting the pre-registration form. The Health Department will contact you when you are eligible for an appointment and will send appointment details and instructions. For patients who do not have computer or internet access, please call 311 and press # and someone will assist you with pre-registration. Patients must provide proof of residency or proof of employment in the County when they arrive at the clinic for their appointment. For more information, please visit mypgc.us/COVIDvaccine.
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
Testing:
Vaccinations: Queen Anne’s County is scheduling residents from the interest list, which can be found at qaccovid.org. In the coming weeks with the anticipated increase in supply, additional methods to directly schedule appointments will be announced on our website and social media. If you need assistance with making an appointment, please call 443-262-9909, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Testing:
St. Mary's County Health Dept coordinates multiple testing sites in the county. No orders or appointments required. Walk-up and drive-thru options. See www.smchd.org/covid-19-testing for up-to-date information on testing sites, hours, and how to get results.
Vaccinations: St. Mary’s County Health Department is currently vaccinating according to state guidelines for those who work or live in St. Mary's County. See http://www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine/ for information about vaccine eligibility and registration in the county.
Somerset County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Somerset County Department of health is in phase 2 of the vaccination roll-out, by appointment only. Eligible persons should call 443-523-1920.
Talbot County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Talbot County Health Department will officially follow the state’s vaccination phase schedule. Everyone eligible under a previous phase (e.g., 1A, 1B, 1C) will continue to be eligible under all subsequent phases. All eligible individuals with questions or who seek assistance with the vaccination process should call our vaccination call center at 410-819-5641. Click here for any resident of Talbot County over age 16 to pre-register for the vaccination: Talbot Vaccine Interest Form.
Washington County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: Currently Washington County local vaccine distribution is being coordinated by WCHD in partnership with Meritus Health and Washington County Emergency Operations Center. If you are interested in receiving a vaccine please fill out THIS VACCINE INTEREST FORM.
Wicomico County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccinations: The Wicomico County Health Department (WiCHD) has held more than 58 vaccination clinics since December for those individuals listed in Phase 1. Please email Wicomico.COVIDvax@maryland.gov, and the Health Department will email you a link to make an appointment when appointments are available.
Worcester County Health Department
Testing: Residents can access Chesapeake College for Eastern Shore services, or visit covidtest.maryland.gov to find a local provider.
Vaccinations: The Worcester County Health Department has a single central waiting listing for Covid vaccination that includes all clinics operated by Worcester Health. To register for this waiting list, call 667-253-2140. The waiting list is open to anyone in Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C. However, priority will be given to individuals 65-years-and-older. For more information on vaccines, COVID-19, and the current Phase, visit WorcesterHealth.org.