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Health Department Update on COVID-19 Case Numbers

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Testing for March 27 Calvert County officials continue to urge residents to take strong precautions and avoid all unnecessary public contact to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus through the community. The Calvert County Health Department reports a total of eight COVID-19 cases in Calvert County. There have been no reported deaths in Calvert […]

Calvert County COVID-19 Update; Ninth Case Confirmed

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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners was notified by the Calvert County Health Department this evening that a ninth case has been confirmed as a result of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There have been no reported deaths in Calvert County due to COVID-19. A Calvert County Health Department investigation today revealed it is likely […]

Calvert County Health Department on COVID-19

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This morning (March 25), the 4th Calvert County case of coronavirus infection was confirmed. This person is currently recovering at home. As with previous cases, Calvert Health Department nurses have obtained detailed health and contact histories from this person within one hour of notification from the testing laboratory. Our nurses have already reached out to […]

Statement From County Health Department on Coronavirus   

Calvert County Government is working closely with the Calvert County Health Department to monitor and inform the public of important changes in knowledge regarding coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is carefully monitoring the outbreak, has expanded airport screening to all U.S. airports that serve as international entry points and is providing […]

Flu Vaccine Available at Health Department

With flu season rapidly approaching, Calvert County citizens are urged to get a flu vaccine early. The flu vaccine will be available for adults by walk-in at the Calvert County Health Department beginning Oct. 15 on Tuesdays from 8:30-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated early, as supplies are […]

Middleham & St Peters Hosting Mental Health Fair

St. Peter’s and Middleham Parish in Lusby has partnered with the Calvert County Health Department and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to have a Mental Health Fair on September 8th at the Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 10210 HG Trueman RD, in Lusby, MD US 20657 on Sunday, September 08, 2019, from 2:00 p.m., […]

Upcoming Clinic Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Animal Control Division, and the Calvert County Health Department are sponsoring a rabies clinic to offer free rabies vaccinations for county pets. The clinic will be held Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to noon at Huntingtown High School, located at 4125 N. Solomons Island Road. Proof of prior […]

Health Department Seasonal Flu Vaccination Schedule

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccination. Yearly vaccination for persons 6 months and older is the best way to prevent getting the flu. You can get flu vaccinations at the Health Department: Tuesday mornings starting September 25th, 2018 from 8:30 am – 11:00 […]

2018-2019 School Vaccination Requirements

Here are the 2018-2019 required vaccinations for students attending Calvert County Public Schools: Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders are required to have Two Doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine. 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Graders are required to have One Dose of Tdap and One Dose of Meningococcal vaccine. These vaccines are […]