Understanding Hantavirus – A Community Education Event Caroline County Covid-19 is hosting a free, informative community event dedicated to hantavirus awareness and public health protection. Event Overview Caroline County Covid-19 is thrilled to host a comprehensive educational event on hantavirus — a serious public health concern that affects our community. This free, supportive, and empowering…
Read MorePosition: Hantavirus Public Health Awareness Volunteer Organization: Caroline County Covid-19 Initiative Location: Caroline County Duration: Flexible Position Overview Join our public health mission as a volunteer with Caroline County Covid-19’s Hantavirus Awareness Campaign. We are seeking dedicated individuals to help distribute educational leaflets throughout the community, raising awareness about Hantavirus transmission, prevention, and symptoms. Your…
Read MoreMay 26, 2022 COVID-19 Antiviral Medications: What You Need to Know There are several medications authorized to treat COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, talk to your primary care provider about… Jan 17, 2022 Administering and Reporting At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has launched a new web portal through…
Read MoreWhy should I get vaccinated? There are three main reasons to get vaccinated: 1. The vaccine is safe and will help keep you from getting COVID-19. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 after you get two doses. All COVID-19 vaccines…
Read MoreWhy should I get vaccinated? There are three main reasons to get vaccinated: 1. The vaccine is safe and will help keep you from getting COVID-19. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 . All COVID-19 vaccines in development must be…
Read MoreCaroline County to Begin Phase 1B Vaccines for Seniors 75 and Older The Caroline County Health Department has announced that it will be entering the public portion of Phase 1B on January 20, 2021. The first public Vaccine Clinic will be for adults 75 and older only. In addition, starting the week of January 25,…
Read MoreCaroline County has partially activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the COVID-19 virus. The EOC is a joint operation center established for County departments and partner agencies to work together and meet regularly. It also helps coordinate and communicate a consistent response to the community during a public emergency. The EOC is…
Read MoreCaroline County Public Schools have announced a plan to provide all students ages 18 and under with free meals while schools are closed. View full news release here.
Read MoreQuarantining students and staff who have been exposed to COVID-19 is an important part of the Caroline County Health Department (CCHD) and Caroline County Public Schools (CCPS) layered protection strategy. This strategy also includes wearing masks indoors, encouraging vaccination for eligible populations, thorough cleaning procedures, proper hygiene measures like handwashing, and ensuring proper ventilation of…
Read MoreEspañol | Kreyòl On March 21, 2020, Caroline County was notified of its first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is a female in her 30’s who lives in the Federalsburg area. The individual was tested by primary care on March 17 and notification of the positive result was received in the early hours of…
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