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Covid 19 Updates

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Please note COVID vaccines are still available by appointment through the Talbot County Health Department at 410-819-5632, including the latest Bivalent Booster available to ages 12 and up.
March 2022 – Transmission in Talbot County has dropped to prior season lows.  CDC recommendations for LOW level areas: people with COVID-like symptoms, a positive COVID test, or exposure to COVID should wear a mask. Get a COVID test if you have symptoms or have been exposed. 
Testing and Vaccinations are readily available from the Talbot County Health Department. 
  • COVID testing site at UM Shore Medical Pavilion, 500 Cadmus Lane Easton MD 21601. Drive Through. Open Saturday-Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM. PCR tests with results in 24-48 hours.
  • Free at-home COVID tests via USPS. Every home is eligible for four tests and orders will ship in 7-12 days. Order them here
  • The health department’s rapid at-home COVID tests are available through the Talbot County Free Library when inventory allows.
  • Local pharmacies are getting at-home COVID tests in stock. It is recommended you call ahead of time to see if they are in stock before going to purchase them.
  • The Health Department is testing at their test site at 28712 Glebe Road Easton MD 21601 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 2:30 PM. You can call 410-819-5632 or visit https://portal.ciandx.com/portal to make an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment required.
  • **When taking at-home COVID tests, you can report your results here**

 

Talbot County Health Department is now providing “Booster” shots Monday through Friday – see the poster below for location and times.

Vaccine Information:

  • What: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Where: Talbot County Vaccine Center, 102 Marlboro Ave Easton MD
    • Call 410-819-5641 for questions and appointments.
  • When: Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, walk-ins welcome, no appointment required  
    • 5-11 year olds on Fridays, no appointment required  
  • Who: Anyone 5 years old and older
    • Pfizer
      • Anyone 12 years and older
      • 5-11 year olds are now eligible for their Pfizer vaccine which is available on Fridays, no appointment required
    • Moderna
      • Anyone 18 years and older
    • J&J
      • Anyone 18 years and older
    • Booster
      • Anyone 12 years and older who is at least 5 months after their second shot

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