COVID-19 UPDATE FROM MEDCHI
October 20, 2021
Dear MedChi Members and Maryland Physicians:

The Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Primary Care Program, in cooperation with MedChi as the provider of CME credits, will continue to provide regular COVID-19 updates to share information and answer your questions.


The Maryland State of Health has shared the following media advisory on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations through October 24:

Maryland Department of Health Vaccination and Testing Sites:
  • (Testing/Vax) Baltimore
  • Convention Center - 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore (Vaccination and
  • testing services operate in a covered, outdoor location accessible from
  • Sharp St.)
  • Testing
  • available Monday, Oct. 18, Wednesday, Oct. 20, Friday, Oct. 22 from 8
  • a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Walk-ups are recommended or visit umms.org/bccfh to schedule an appointment for testing. 
  • Vaccinations
  • available Tuesday, Oct. 19, Thursday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m -
  • 12 p.m. Walk-up vaccinations are available anytime during operating
  • hours.
  • Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy Services available by appointment Monday through
  • Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., now at the UMMC Modular Care Unit on 110
  • South Paca St. Only eligible patients who have been referred by a
  • provider and then approved will receive treatment here.
  • (Testing Only) Annapolis -
  • Calvert & Bladen Streets (Anne Arundel) Open for testing Monday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (appointments and
  • walk-ins), and 12 - 2 p.m. (walk-ins only); Tuesday,
  • Oct. 19, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and Thursday, Oct. 21, 12 - 6 p.m. Appointments
  • and walk-ins are welcome. You may register for an appointment at the
  • following link.
  • (Testing/Treatment) Prince
  • George’s County Testing and Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Site at the City
  • of Praise Family Ministries (8500 Jericho CIty Drive, Landover, Prince
  • George’s County): Open for testing
  • Monday, Oct. 18, 2 - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; and
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. No registration or appointments
  • required for testing. The site also includes a Monoclonal Antibody
  • Infusion center as part of a joint
  • program by MDH and the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, operated
  • by a Maryland-based clinical company, FirstCall (appointment required,
  • please call 443.459.1095).
Allegany County Health Department
Testing:
Vaccination:
  • Every Wednesday: Allegany County Health Department (Willowbrook Office
  • Complex, 12501 Willowbrook Rd., Cumberland) - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Moderna and
  • J & J for ages 18 and up, 1 - 4 p.m. Pfizer for ages 12 and up. Anyone
  • under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No appointment
  • needed.
 
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Testing:
  • Annapolis – (1955
  • Annapolis Exchange) – Open Monday through Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. each day.
  • Appointments preferred. Walk-ins are also welcome. Pre-register here.
  • Glen Burnie –
  • (6701 Baymeadow Drive, parking lot) – Open Monday and Tuesday, 4:30 - 7
  • p.m. both days; Wednesday through Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. and 12 - 3 p.m. each
  • day; and Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins are also
  • welcome. Pre-register here.
  • Shady Side –
  • (Lula Scott Community Center, 6243 Shady Side Road, backdoor) – Open
  • Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointment not required.
 
Visit AAHealth.org/COVID19-Testing or AASalud.org/covid19-testing (Spanish) to find hours of operation and other information about Anne Arundel County testing sites.
 
Rapid tests are provided at private locations. Private providers may have additional charges depending on insurance. For available locations: https://www.aahealth.org/rapidcovidtests and https://www.aasalud.org/rapidcovidtests 
 
Vaccinations:
Currently, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing vaccines by appointment at aacounty.org/covidvax. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations. Learn more about third dose clinics (clínicas de la tercera dosis) for immunocompromised individuals and the booster dose for individuals who are age 65 or older, high risk with underlying medical conditions, or live or work in high-risk settings.
 
Baltimore City Health Department:
Testing:
There are testing options throughout Baltimore City offering barrier and cost-free services. These are outdoor sites so they are all weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. 
  • Great Blacks in Wax Museum (1601 E North
  • Ave.) - Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., weather permitting
  • Village Baptist
  • (100 S Hilton St.) – Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., weather
  • permitting
  • Franciscan Center
  • (101 W. 23rd St.) – Open Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. -
  • 1 p.m., weather permitting
  • Morrell Park Deli
  • (2527 Washington Blvd.) – Open Wednesday Oct. 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
  • weather permitting
  • The Food Project
  • (424 S. Pulaski St.) – Open Thursday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., weather
  • permitting
  • Erdman Shopping
  • Center (3833 Erdman Ave.) – Open Thursday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
  • weather permitting
  • Simmons Memorial
  • (601 Cumberland St.) – Open Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., weather
  • permitting
  • Waverly YMCA (900 E
  • 33rd St.) – Open Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.- 1
  • p.m., weather permitting
 
Additional information on closures can be found at where to get tested in Baltimore City.
 
Vaccination:
 
  • Vaccinations can also be
  • obtained at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital, 1 W. Pratt Street,
  • Baltimore (Vaccination
  • services operate in a covered, outdoor location accessible from Sharp St.) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Walk-up
  • vaccinations are available anytime during the operating hours of 8 a.m. to
  • 12 p.m. Pfizer is available to ages 12+. Parents and Guardians must
  • accompany children between the ages of 12 and 17 for this clinic.
 
Baltimore County Department of Health:
Testing:
  • Randallstown – Liberty Family
  • Resource Center (Resource Drive) – Monday, Oct. 18, Wednesday, Oct. 20, and
  • Friday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Dundalk Health Center
  • (Dunmanway) – Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Lansdowne Health Center
  • (Annapolis Road) – Open Thursday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for testing at all county health department testing locations. Schedule online at https://BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/COVIDTest
 
Vaccination:
Baltimore County is currently offering free vaccinations for anyone 12 and over. Residents under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To receive a vaccination, you can make an appointment where required or walk-in to one of our clinics. See schedule for details. For more information and to schedule an appointment or walk-up for a free vaccination, visit Baltimore County Vaccination Hub.
 
Calvert County Health Department
Vaccination:
 
  • Drive-Thru (mass vaccination
  • site), (141 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick) - Monday, Oct. 18, Wednesday,
  • Oct. 20, Friday, Oct. 22 (Pfizer) and Tuesday, Oct. 19, and Thursday, Oct.
  • 21 (Moderna), 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Community Outreach Van located
  • at 7-Eleven (Solomons Island Rd, Prince Frederick) Monday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.
  • - 2 p.m.
 
For the most up-to-date location and times refer to www.CalvertCountyCOVID19.com/vaccination 
 
Caroline County Health Department
Testing:
  • Caroline County Vaccine Center
  • (CCVC) - located in Denton Plaza, Legion Road, Suite 8 (formerly Mattress
  • Firm) - Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 11
  • a.m - 1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 21, 9 - 11 a.m. All testing is
  • available by appointment. To make an appointment, please call
  • 410-479-5880.
 
Vaccination:
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 and
  • Thursday, Oct. 21 - Caroline County Vaccine Center, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
  • (Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer)
  • Friday, Oct. 22 - Caroline
  • County Vaccine Center, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer)
  • Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Town
  • of Goldsboro Fall Fest 2 - 5 p.m., 316 Railroad Ave Goldsboro (Moderna,
  • J&J, and Pfizer)
 
To learn more about vaccination opportunities in Caroline County, visit https://www.carolinecovid19.org/vax. If you have questions about your additional dose appointment, please contact the Call Center at (410) 479-5880.
 
Carroll County Health Department
Testing:
Limited testing by appointment is available through the Health Department for people:
  • Who are close contacts of
  • someone who tested positive for COVID-19;
  • Who have symptoms of COVID-19
  • and are at high risk for serious illness;
  • Working with our contact
  • tracing team;
  • Referred by schools and
  • childcare centers; or,
  • Referred by their healthcare
  • provider because they are unable to provide testing.
 
If you fall into one of the categories above and you are having trouble getting tested for COVID-19, please call the Health Department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 410-876-4848. You will be asked some screening questions, and if you meet the criteria, you can schedule a test if there are appointments available.
 
By appointment only, testing is currently being offered Tuesday and Friday at Carroll County Health Department (290 South Center Street, Westminster, 21157) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Wednesday 1 – 6 p.m..
 
Please note, we are not able to test people who need routine testing for work or travel.
 
Vaccination:
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19 - CCHD Offices (290 S. Center Street, Westminster), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 22 - CCHD Offices (290 S Center Street, Westminster), 1 -
  • 3 p.m.
 
Cecil County Department of Health
 
Testing: The Cecil County Health Department will be adding drive-through community testing by appointment only on Wednesdays, (with the exception of Nov. 24) between the hours of 2 - 6 p.m. (401 Bow St. Elkton, MD 21921). 
 
At Home test kits are also available anytime. For more information, visit https://cecilcountyhealth.org/coronavirus/testing
 
Vaccination: New free vaccinations clinics are added each week at https://cecilcountyhealth.org/coronavirus/vaccination. If you need assistance with registering for an appointment, call 410-996-1005 or email [email protected].
 
Charles County Department of Health
Testing:
COVID-19 testing is held every week, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the following locations:
  • Mondays at the Village Green
  • Park and Pavilion (100 Walter Thomas Rd, Indian Head)
  • Tuesdays at the Waldorf Jaycees
  • (3090 Crain Hwy, Waldorf)
  • Fridays at the New Life Church (9690 Shepherds Creek
  • Pl, La Plata)
Visit https://charlescountycovid.org/testing for additional testing sites in Charles County. 
Vaccination:
Visit https://charlescountycovid.org/vaccine-registration to schedule an appointment or call 301-609-6717. Walk-ins are welcome and will be asked to register onsite.
 
Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) clinics:
  • Monday, Oct. 18, 9:30 am. -
  • 12:30 p.m. at the Village Green in Indian Head
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. -
  • 12:30 p.m. at the Jaycees in Waldorf
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • at the Hughesville Volunteer Firehouse 
  • Friday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. -
  • 12:30 p.m. at New Life Church in La Plata
 
Dorchester County Health Department
Testing: 
  • Dorchester County Health Dept.
  • (3 Cedar Street, Cambridge) - Drive thru testing every Monday, 9 - 11
  • a.m., weather permitting and except for holidays. No appointment needed.
  • Dorchester County Health Dept.
  • COVID-19 Satellite Center (103 Cedar Street, Cambridge) - By appointment
  • only. Monday to Friday, hours vary. Must call 410-228-0235 to schedule an
  • appointment.
 
Vaccination:
  • Dorchester County Health Dept.
  • offers Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations every Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. -
  • 3 p.m. at the COVID-19 Satellite Center at 103 Cedar Street,
  • Cambridge. Walk in or call 410-228-0235 to make an appointment.
 
Frederick County Health Department
Testing:
  • Hillcrest Golden Mile/Route 40
  • COVID-19 Community Testing Clinic - Open Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
 
Testing & Vaccination:
  • Frederick Community COVID-19
  • Testing Clinic @ Frederick Towne Mall, (1317 W. Patrick St., Frederick) -
  • Monday, Oct. 18, 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Vigilant Hose Company (17701
  • Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg), Tuesday, Oct. 19, 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Lucas Village (111 Pennsylvania
  • Ave, Frederick) - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Rescue Mission (419 W. South
  • St. Frederick), Thursday, Oct. 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Brunswick Railroad Square –
  • (100 S Maple Ave, Brunswick) - Open Thursday, Oct. 21, 5 - 7 p.m.
  • Thurmont Municipal Building
  • (615 Main St., Thurmont) - Open Friday, Oct. 22, 5 - 7 p.m.
 
Vaccination:
  • 800 Oak St. Frederick (access
  • off Himes Ave.) – Open Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21, 4 - 7
  • p.m.; Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. -
  • 1 p.m.
 
Garrett County Health Department
Testing:
  • Persons with or without
  • symptoms of COVID 19 may be tested at
  • the Garrett County Health Department located at 1025 Memorial Drive in
  • Oakland. Testing is completed Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and
  • 3 p.m. To make an appointment for testing please call 301-334-7697.
 
Vaccination:
  • Garrett County Health
  • Department Clinic (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland) - Tuesday, Oct. 19,
  • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Garrett County Health
  • Department Clinic (28 Hershberger Lane, Grantsville) - Friday, Oct. 22,
  • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Offering Pfizer (12 and over), Moderna (18 and
  • over, 2 shots) and J & J (18 and older, single dose). Appointments
  • preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Schedule an appointment here.
 
Harford County Health Department
Testing: Harford County Health Department no longer offers COVID-19 testing, but this page can help you find testing services in the county for both insured and uninsured residents: https://harfordcountyhealth.com/testing-in-harford/
 
Vaccination: Call 410-838-1500 to schedule a free COVID-19 vaccine through Harford County Health Department. 
 
Howard County Health Department
 
Testing: The Howard County Health Department does walk-up or appointment COVID testing using Azova Saliva test kits on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m at the back entrance of its building at 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia. More information may be found at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/covid-19-testing 
 
Vaccination: The Howard County Health Department operates clinics daily throughout the county to offer free, accessible COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone age 12 and older. Please visit and find a vaccination clinic near you to walk up for free vaccines for you and your eligible family: Howard County Vaccination Hub.
 
Kent County Health Department
 
Testing: Kent County Health Department Offices (514 Washington Ave) – Open Monday, Oct. 18 and Thursday Oct. 21 to the general public, by appointment only beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call KCHD at 410-778-1350 to schedule. Open for walk-ins Tuesday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday, Oct. 20 to students and school staff only 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
 
Vaccination: 
 
KCHD off-site clinic, Chestertown Presbyterian Church (905 Gateway Drive Chestertown). Open Thursday, Oct. 21. Visit http://kenthd.org for schedule and registration links. 
 
Montgomery County Health Department
 
Testing
For up-to-date information on how to get tested for COVID-19 in Montgomery County, please visit www.MoCoCOVIDTesting.org. This site includes multiple opportunities daily to obtain a free, accessible test at various locations around the county.
 
Vaccination: 
Montgomery County and partners operate free and accessible vaccination clinics at multiple locations throughout the county every day. To find a convenient location, as well as hours of operation, visit www.GoVAXMoCo.com
 
Prince George's County Health Department
 
Testing:
  • Prince George’s County Testing
  • Site at the City of Praise Family Ministries (8500 Jericho CIty Drive,
  • Landover): Open Monday, Oct. 18, 2 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. -
  • 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for testing. No
  • registration or appointments required.
  • First United Methodist Church
  • of Hyattsville (6201 Belcrest Rd.) – Open Monday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct.
  • 21, and Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
  • Laurel - Roseu Medical Group (7350 Van
  • Dusen Rd.) – Open Monday through Friday
  • by appointment. Book testing appointments online on Roseu Medical Group’s website or call 301-604-8000.
 
Vaccination: Prince George’s County operates its own online vaccination locator for residents of the county, available here: PG County Vaccine Locator.
 
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
Testing: Queen Anne’s County Department of Health (206 N. Commerce Street, Centreville) will be offering PCR COVID testing - Monday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. By appointment: call 443-262-9909, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
 
Vaccination: Queen Anne’s County Health Department vaccination appointments are available on Thursdays 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment by visiting covidvax.maryland.gov and search by zip code 21617 - or by calling 443-262-9909 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m for assistance with scheduling an appointment.
 
Somerset County Health Department
 
Testing: Somerset County Health Department, (8928 Sign Post Road, Westover) – Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. NOTE: No appointment needed. For more info call: (443) 523-1920.
 
Vaccination:
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Somerset MAC Center, 8928 Sign Post Rd, Suite
  • 3, Westover – Appointment-required, Pfizer only clinic, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Walk-ins will not be accepted. We will be offering first, second, and
  • booster shots to those who meet eligibility requirements.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Somerset MAC Center, 8928 Sign Post Rd, Suite 3,
  • Westover – Moderna and J&J clinic, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. No appointment
  • necessary. 
  • Friday, Oct. 22 - Somerset MAC Center, 8928 Sign Post Rd, Suite 3,
  • Westover – Moderna and J&J clinic, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., No appointment
  • necessary. 
  • Friday, Oct. 22 - Somerset MAC Center, 8928 Sign Post Rd, Suite 3,
  • Westover – Appointment-required, Pfizer only clinic, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Walk-ins will not be accepted. We will be offering first, second, and
  • booster shots to those who meet eligibility requirements.
 
Call 443-523-1920 for information and appointments.
 
For more information about upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics or free testing opportunities, visit https://somersethealth.org/calendar/.
 
St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD)
 
Testing: SMCHD offers COVID-19 testing Monday - Friday. For more information on COVID-19 testing locations and hours, please visit smchd.org/covid-19-testing.
 
Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccinations are provided to anyone age 12 and older (eligibility for third or booster doses varies). For more information or to make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, please visit smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine.
 
Talbot County Health Department
 
Testing:
Talbot Business Center (28712 Glebe Road, Easton) - Open Monday - Friday, (Oct. 18 - Oct. 22), 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Appointment only. Call 410-819-5632. Drive up - do not exit your car.
 
Vaccination:
The Talbot County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines at our NEW location at 102 Marlboro Ave, Easton. Vaccinations are available Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m at this new location. We are offering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd doses as well as Pfizer boosters for eligible individuals. Walk-ins welcomed! Call 410-819-5641 for more information or to pre-register.
 
Washington County Health Department
Testing: 
  • Monday, Oct. 18, Christ
  • Reformed Church (130 W. Franklin St, Hagerstown), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20, Hagerstown
  • Fire Department (25 Church St, Hagerstown), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
 
Note: The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will no longer be offered at COVID-19 test sites.
 
Vaccination:
 
  • Monday, Oct. 18, St. Mark's
  • Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Ave, Hagerstown, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19, Boonsboro
  • American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20, Washington
  • County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, 1 - 7
  • p.m. 
 
For more information and to register for an appointment visit WCHD vaccine clinics. Walk-ups are welcomed.
 
Wicomico County Health Department
Testing:
  • Wicomico Youth
  • and Civic Center (500 Glen Ave., Salisbury) – Open Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m,
  • and Thursday, Oct.
  • 21, 1 - 3 p.m. Call to make an
  • appointment: 410-341-4600.
 
Vaccination: 
  • To find a vaccination schedule
  • with links for upcoming appointments, please visit wicomico health.org
 
Worcester County Health Department
Testing: 
  • Worcester County Health
  • Department, 6040 Public Landing Rd, Snow Hill - Open Wednesday, Oct. 20,
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 
Vaccination: 
  • Visit WCHD’s COVID-19
  • Vaccine Clinic webpage to register for an appointment at one of the locations
  • below. If you need assistance, call 667-253-2140. Appointments are
  • recommended to reserve your vaccine, but walk-ups will be accommodated as
  • vaccine supply allows. Please bring your ID and vaccination card.
  • Monday, Oct. 18 -
  • 1 - 3 p.m.Pocomoke Health Department, 400 A Walnut Street Pocomoke
  • Thursday, Oct. 21 - 12:30
  • - 3 p.m. Snow Hill Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Road
  • Friday, Oct. 22 -
  • 12 - 3 p.m. at Berlin Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin 
 
For more information about COVID-19 in Maryland visit covidLINK.maryland.gov.
 
For the most recent Maryland COVID-19 data, visit coronavirus.maryland.gov.


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