COVID-19 Resource Page
County COVID-19 Resource Page
Local Health Departments Contact Information
Find COVID-19 website and telephone information for your local health department
MACo’s List of County Twitter Accounts
Follow MACo's list of county twitter accounts for the latest updates
Conduit Street Coronavirus Coverage:
- CDC, HHS Announce Grant Programs to Improve Vaccine and Health Equity (4/6/2021)
- MD’s COVID Vax Opening to All Adults; County Equity Plans Due April 5 (4/1/2021)
- County Re-opening Plans: Most With State, Some Staying Stricter (3/12/2021)
- School Reopening: The Current Plans, County By County (UPDATED - 3/11/2021)
- Maryland’s Health Officers: Improve Vaccine Distribution Equity (3/26/2021)
- Senate Passes “Framework” for 2021-22 Testing, Tracing, Vaccinating (3/26/2021)
- State Orders Counties: Stop Prioritizing Groups for Vaccinations (3/23/2021)
- County Leaders Across MD: Step Up Vax Coordination and Communication(2/9/2021)
Maryland Cases by County
Source: Maryland Department of Health
Maryland.gov COVID-19 Main Resource Site
Includes Dashboard, Press Releases & FAQ’s
Covidvax.Maryland.gov
View a list of providers and find a vaccination clinic near you
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Find a testing site near you and learn about the types of tests available in Maryland
Updates from the Governor's Office:
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance:
Up-to-date proclamations and orders issued by Governor Larry Hogan related to COVID-19, along with interpretive guidance from the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel. - Press Releases from the Office of Governor Hogan
Includes daily vaccination updates and stats
Updates from the Comptroller's Office:
Quick links to the most sought-after information surrounding COVID-19, critical dates and questions taxpayers need answered.
From Conduit Street:
Franchot Extends State Income Tax Filing Deadline to July 15 (3/11/2021)
Updates from the MD Department of Education:
Includes current Status of School Systems, Guidance on School Reopening, Use of Cloth Face Coverings in Schools, School Health Services FAQ's, Maryland Department of Health School Resources
Resources for Businesses and Employers:
Includes the role of local jurisdictions, state level restrictions, safety requirements and guidelines, enforcement
- Business Closures, Restrictions, and Enforcement
- MDH Resources for Businesses and Employers
- FAQ's on Face Coverings
- COVID-19 Business/Office Signage Templates
Other State Resources:
- Maryland Health Connection Emergency Enrollment
- Resources from the Maryland Insurance Administration
- Resources from Maryland’s Department of Aging
- Contacting the Department of Disabilities During COVID-19
- Maryland Manufacturing Network - PPE Resources
- Maryland Food Bank’s Response to COVID-19
- Maryland Department of Transportation COVID-19 Response
- Maryland Office of People’s Council COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Top U.S. Government Websites for COVID-19 Information
Access a list of federal government websites for current information about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus.gov
The latest official information from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Through June 30 (3/29/2021)
- CDC Provides $2.25 Billion in Grants to Public Health Departments to Address Disparities (3/17/2021)
- Access recordings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National COVID-19 Vaccine Forum
- Guidance from the CDC and Department of Education for state and local governments, schools, staff and parents on how to safely reopen schools. (2/12/2021)
- COVID Data Tracker (updated daily)
- CDC Guidance on Masks
- List of Frequently Asked Questions
- Prevention Recommendations in Non-Healthcare Workplaces
- Follow @CDC on Twitter
World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Updates
- Country & Technical Guidance Publications
- WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard (updated daily)
- Follow @WHO on Twitter
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Response
- Community Vaccination Centers Playbook
The playbook establishes guidance for providing federal support to state, tribal and territorial Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs). This may include interagency coordination, resource support, facility setup, and other requirements. - White House Memorandum on Maximizing Assistance from FEMA (2/2/2021)
- FEMA Statement on 100% Cost Share
- FEMA Resources for State and Local Governments
- FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
- Follow @FEMA on Twitter
Maryland Municipal League COVID-19 Resource Page
Municipality actions and resources provided by the Maryland Municipal League in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Maryland Open Meetings Act:
Maryland's Open Meetings Act is a statute that requires many State and local public bodies to hold their meetings in public, to give the public adequate notice of those meetings, and to allow the public to inspect meetings minutes.
- Open Meetings Act Manual (revised January 2021)
- Open Meetings Act FAQs for meetings held during the COVID-19 Emergency
- Compliance Checklist
National Association of Counties (NACo) Resource Page
NACo COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse
Timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more.
NACo County Explorer
Track COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Counties (GIF)
NACo Coronavirus Communications Toolkit
Subscribe to Regular Updates on COVID-19 From NACo
NACo COVID-19 Upcoming Webinars and Events
- NACo Consolidates, Submits Questions on Federal Rescue Funds (3/18/2021)
- Counties Applaud Coronavirus Rescue Package with Essential Aid, Reaffirm Commitment to America’s Recovery (3/11/2021)
- Details, Timetables Emerging on the American Rescue Plan (3/12/2021)
Additional Resource Pages:
Johns Hopkins University and Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center
University of Maryland School of Public Policy Resources for Local Governments
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
Local Health Departments Contact Information
Webinars
National Association of Counties (NACo):
NACo and White House Officials Biweekly COVID-19 Updates on Relief for Counties
Recordings: February 18, March 4, March 18
***April 1 call rescheduled for April 15 - REGISTER***
American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund FAQs
In advance of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s comprehensive guidance on the successful implementation and execution of the Recovery Fund, NACo has created a FAQ to help answer some common questions.
- (WATCH) NACo National Membership Call on the Implementation of the American Rescue Plan (4/6/2021)
- (WATCH) Counties and the American Rescue Plan: Implementing the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund at the Local Level (3/29/2021)
- (WATCH) COVID-19 Impacts on Your County's Fiscal Health: Budget Planning Opportunities & Challenges (3/26/2021)
NACo COVID-19 Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming webinars, national calls, and other events on the coronavirus pandemic, as well as find recordings of past webinars
Podcasts
- Conduit Street Podcast
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Coronavirus Daily (NPR)
- Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction (CNN)
- Coronavirus: Questions and Answers (CNN)
Infographics
- Handwashing Poster (PDF)
- COVID-19 Infographic Poster (PDF)
- CDC’s Print Resources
- Coronavirus Myth Busters (WHO)
- Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus (Children’s National)
- List of Social Activities by COVID-19 Exposure Risk (Texas Medical Association)