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- May 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 Maryland OneStop for reporting results from at-home rapid...
- Dec 22, 2021
CDC Updates Recommendations with Preference for Moderna & Pfizer Vaccines
This month the CDC updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines to indicate a clinical preference for mRNA vaccines (Moderna and...
- Nov 24, 2021
FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 - 11
The Health Department has held several successful vaccine clinics for 5 to 11 year olds. We’re sharing the answers to some of the most...
- Nov 4, 2021
Pfizer Vaccines Now Available for Children Ages 5 - 11
The Caroline County Health Department, in partnership with Choptank Community Health and Caroline County Public Schools is now offering...
- Oct 22, 2021
COVID-19 Booster Shots: Info & Registration
Updated 12/10/21 Booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines are approved for all adults age 18 and older. Boosters are also available for...
- Sep 29, 2021
Pfizer Booster Shots Now Available
The Maryland Department of Health has approved the administration of a third “booster” dose of Pfizer vaccine for individuals who meet...
- Sep 9, 2021
Caroline County Health Department Guidance for Student Quarantine Protocols
Quarantining students and staff who have been exposed to COVID-19 is an important part of the Caroline County Health Department (CCHD)...
- Sep 9, 2021
CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created unique challenges for people with intellectual and developmental...
- Aug 24, 2021
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Recommended for Immunocompromised Individuals
Effective August 13, 2021, the CDC recommends that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised receive an additional dose of...
- Aug 18, 2021
COVID-19 Third Dose ("Booster") FAQs
This FAQ covers the current CDC recommendations regarding a third dose "booster" COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals.
- Apr 13, 2021
Caroline County to Pause Administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine
This morning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement...
- Feb 8, 2021
Caroline County Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Screening Form
Caroline County has released a new COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Screening Form. All Caroline residents in Phases 1 and 2 who want to...
- Jan 16, 2021
Caroline County to Begin Phase 1B Vaccines for Seniors 75 and Older
Caroline County to Begin Phase 1B Vaccines for Seniors 75 and Older The Caroline County Health Department has announced that it will be...
- Sep 4, 2020
Update on COVID-19 Outbreak at Caroline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
On August 29, 2020 the Caroline County Health Department was notified that three residents and one employee of the Caroline Nursing and...
- Jul 20, 2020
Caroline County Moves to Level l of Reopening
Effective, Today, July 20, 2020, all Caroline County offices will be open to the public. Individuals who wish to access public buildings...
- Jul 13, 2020
COVID-Explained
COVID-19 is confusing. How does it spread? How is it treated? Who does it affect the most? Below is an informative website put together...
- Jun 23, 2020
Caroline County Emergency Operations Center Moves from Partial Activation to Enhanced
Caroline County Emergency Operations Center Moves from Partial Activation to Enhanced: Monday June 22, the Caroline County Emergency...
- Jun 18, 2020
Caroline County Announces First in a Series of Community Testing
The Caroline County Health Department (CCHD) is in the process of developing a comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Plan to outline the...
- Jun 1, 2020
Caroline County Economic Development Announces Emergency Grant Funding for Small Businesses
Caroline County Economic Development has received federal emergency grant funding for small businesses and non-profits. Applications will...
- May 31, 2020
Caroline County Announces COVID-19 Death
For Immediate Release – May 31, 2020 Caroline County Announces COVID- 19 Related Death Today, Health Officer Scott LeRoy received...
- May 29, 2020
Caroline County Roadmap to Recovery: Updated Phase 1
Governor Hogan announced Wednesday afternoon that Maryland would move forward with its completion of Stage One of the State’s recovery...
- May 19, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions: PIMS-Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome
What is PIMS? PIMS stands for Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome. It describes a health condition seen in children who have been...
- May 18, 2020
COVID-19 Related Illness in Children: Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome
COVID-19 Related Illness in Children: Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states...
- May 14, 2020
Caroline County Roadmap to Recovery
Governor Hogan announced Wednesday afternoon that Maryland will begin the first phase of reopening the State effective May 15th at 5:00...
- May 12, 2020
Change in Case Reporting for Caroline County
As more testing is being done in facilities outside of Caroline County where some of our residents work, the State of Maryland is...
- May 11, 2020
Updated Symptoms of COVID-19 (May 2020)
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the...
- Apr 30, 2020
COVID-19 Testing for Poultry Plant Workers in the Federalsburg Area & Their Families
Federalsburg Elementary School will be the site for a specialized COVID-19 community testing event on May 2 . Testing is for those who...
- Apr 29, 2020
Pruebas gratuitas COVID-19 para los trabajadores avícolas/polleras en el área de Federalsburg
Si usted vive en el área de Federalsburg y trabaja en una planta avícola/pollera, puede ser probado para COVID-19 de forma gratuita este...
- Apr 16, 2020
Face Coverings Mandatory Effective Saturday; No-Sew Mask Tutorials
Governor Hogan announced a new executive order mandating the use of face coverings in all retail establishments, food service...
- Apr 9, 2020
What to Do if You Are Experiencing Domestic Violence During the Quarantine
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence can provide help during the COVID-19 quarantine. Please read for details on how to get help.
- Apr 6, 2020
CDC Recommends Homemade Cloth Face Coverings in Public Settings
Español | Kreyòl The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued new guidance recommending that people wear cloth or...
- Apr 6, 2020
Important Changes to Communication Tempo and Contact Tracing
Caroline County will update the number of new COVID-19 cases daily at 10 AM. Contact tracing is also changing. Please read for details.
- Mar 31, 2020
Calling all healthcare professionals! We need YOU!
Governor Hogan has asked health care practitioners to be a part of the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps. The state is accepting...
- Mar 30, 2020
Database of Behavioral Health Providers Now Available
MidShore Behavioral Health has created a public database of the region's behavioral health providers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mar 26, 2020
Shopping Hours for Seniors in Caroline County
View special hours for seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems at grocery stores and pharmacies in Caroline County, MD.
- Mar 25, 2020
State Superintendent Directs Additional Four Weeks Closure
Per State order, Caroline County Public Schools will remain closed through April 24th.
- Mar 23, 2020
Governor Announces Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses, $175 Million Relief Package
Governor Hogan announces all non-essential businesses in Maryland must close by 5:00PM today, $175 million relief package.
- Mar 23, 2020
US Small Business Administration Releases Information re: Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Information about Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration
- Mar 21, 2020
VIDEO: Commissioners Statement About First Case of COVID-19 in Caroline County
The Caroline County Commissioners have issued a statement presented by President Larry Porter regarding the County's first case of COVID-19.
- Mar 21, 2020
Caroline County Reports First Case of COVID-19
Español | Kreyòl On March 21, 2020, Caroline County was notified of its first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is a female in her...
- Mar 20, 2020
County Commissioners Announce New Meeting Schedule; Meetings to Take Place by Public Conference Call
Español | Kreyòl In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caroline County Commissioners have announced changes to their public...
- Mar 20, 2020
University of Maryland Medical System Launches Free COVID-19 Nurse Call Line
The University of Maryland Medical System has opened a free call line that is open to the public 24/7 to answer questions related to...
- Mar 20, 2020
Maryland Extends State Income Tax Deadline; Federal Tax Returns Still Due 4/15
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced an extension for Maryland state income tax returns. They will now be due July 15, 2020....
- Mar 19, 2020
Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, including limiting gatherings to...
- Mar 18, 2020
VIDEO: County Commission President Discusses State of Emergency; Measures to Stop Spread of COVID-19
On behalf of the Caroline County Commissioners, President Larry Porter discussed the County's local state of emergency declaration in a...
- Mar 18, 2020
Caroline Commissioners Order County Government to Operate at Level III Continuity of Operations
Español | Kreyòl Effective March 19, Caroline County government will operate under Level III of its Continuity of Operations Policy....
- Mar 17, 2020
Caroline Commissioners Declare Local State of Emergency; Offices Closing to Public March 19th
Español | Kreyòl In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Caroline County Commissioners declared a local state of...
- Mar 16, 2020
Governor Hogan Orders Closure of Bars and Restaurants, Announces Unprecedented Public Health Surge
Governor Hogan announced several new orders to help combat the COVID-19 epidemic. These include: All bars, restaurants, gyms, spas, and...
- Mar 16, 2020
Meal Pick-Up Sites Announced for Children Ages 2 - 18
Caroline County Public Schools has announced meal delivery locations throughout the County. Free meals will be available for pick-up at...
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