Update: 3/17/20 10:30 AM
All county buildings will be closed to the public but are still available by phone and email. Go to qac.org for a directory.
Update: 3/16/20
Queen Anne’s County has set up an information line for the public to call with questions about COVID-19
Call 443-262-9900
Update: 3/12/20 4:45 PM
There are social media and other reports within the past few hours suggesting that there are persons under investigation (PUIs) for COVID-19/Coronavirus on Kent Island. This is to confirm that there are ZERO COVID-19 cases in Queen Anne’s County as of 4 pm (March 12). In the event that we have confirmed COVID-19 diagnoses, this information will be posted on formal health department and other county social media platforms immediately.
To stay current on OFFICIAL information regarding the COVID-19 situation here in Queen Anne’s County, please visit the county Department of Health web site at:
https://health.maryland.gov/qahealth/Pages/qacdoh-home.aspx
UPDATE: 3/12/20 1:00 PM
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the first case of community transmission of COVID-19 in Maryland. The patient, whose case was first announced last night, is a Prince George’s County resident who had no known exposure to coronavirus through travel or an infected individual.
Governor Hogan will speak at 4:00 p.m. at the State House to announce major actions that the state is taking to protect public health. https://bit.ly/2IHFhOs
Maryland Department of Health Update: health.maryland.gov/coronavirus
CDC Update: https://bit.ly/2TBRpXq
FDA Update: https://bit.ly/39CyP6Y
UPDATE 3/12/20: Governor Hogan Announces New Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, Additional Actions. Motor Vehicle Administration, State Correctional Facilities to Initiate New Protocols to Keep Marylanders Safe https://bit.ly/33du29M
Maryland Department of Health Update: health.maryland.gov/coronavirus
CDC Update: https://bit.ly/2TBRpXq
FDA Update: https://bit.ly/39CyP6Y
There is an ongoing investigation to determine more about this outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
CDC Frequently Asked Questions (UPDATED) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Maryland State Department of Health
health.maryland.gov/coronavirus