CDC’s Tracking of COVID-19, 2024
CDC’s regularly updated respiratory illnesses page
Latest CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations – CLICK HERE
COVID-19 vaccinations are available in limited quantities at several local pharmacies. Please call in advance of booking an appointment, as available stock and age restrictions vary from location-to-location.
To find COVID-19 vaccine clinic locations near you, search vaccines.gov.
Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Free tests kits are available for pick up at WCHD front lobbies located at 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. & 925 N. Burhans Blvd.
Before you throw away the at-home test kits you still have, visit the FDA’s link to see if the expiration date has been extended.
For general information on self-testing, visit the Washington County Health Department’s YouTube page for a helpful video.
For Maryland COVID-19 data, click here.
Other Resources
- Is COVID endemic yet?
- Insurance Coverage of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: A Cheat Sheet. Source: KFF
- We’ve learned a great deal about COVID-19
- First public health rumor of the New Year
- COVID-19 vaccines scarce this fall
- Get the Recommended COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy En español
- MDH FAQs about COVID-19
- MDH Information for Parents and Guardians
- CDC COVID-19 information
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Information
- Commentary: Do not let anyone convince you of a one word answer to the question: Do masks work? It depends.
- Commentary: Dispelling myths about mRNA vaccines
