COVID

County Halts Distribution of COVID Tests at Libraries; Tests Not Intended for United States

EOA Staff | November 30, 2021, 05:29 PM

Anne Arundel County has stopped distributing at-home COVID test kits at Anne Arundel County Library branches. We inquired about why this was discontinued and the health department released the statement […]

Governor Hogan: COVID Boosters for ALL Adults

EOA Staff | November 19, 2021, 10:13 AM

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to include all adults. This expansion will help further the state’s public health goal […]

Free Rapid COVID Test Kits Now Available at Your Local AACPL Branch

EOA Staff | November 16, 2021, 04:05 PM

Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced that the system will offer free rapid COVID-19 test kits at all of its libraries. Provided by the Anne […]

County Receives More Vaccines for Kids. Additional Appointments Open Up Today

EOA Staff | November 15, 2021, 01:07 PM

Anne Arundel County has received the next allocation of vaccines for children ages 5-11. Appointments for Anne Arundel County Department of Health clinics will be posted TODAY, November 15, at […]

BONUS PODCAST: Dr. Freedman Talks About COVID, the Flu, and the Upcoming Winter!

John Frenaye | November 09, 2021, 01:21 PM

Many aspects of COVID are looking up. Vaccines are plentiful, children are now able to be vaccinated, deaths and cases are declining. But we still need to be cautious explains […]

Himmel’s Garden Center Collects For Anne Arundel Food Bank. Matched By Former County Exec. Leopold

EOA Staff | November 06, 2021, 01:35 PM

Over the past month, Himmel’s Landscape & Garden Center in Pasadena collected donations at the register for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to help bring awareness of the issue […]

County To Begin Prioritizing Vaccines for Children, Adult Vaccines to be Reduced

EOA Staff | November 05, 2021, 04:56 PM

Starting the week of November 8, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will prioritize COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 5 through 11-year-olds. As a result, the adult COVID-19 booster dose […]

Here is Anne Arundel County’s Plan for Distributing Vaccines to Children

EOA Staff | November 03, 2021, 06:47 PM

Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman announced the County’s plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 years old, […]

K&B True Value, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ledo and Soul Team Up for Our Schools

EOA Staff | October 28, 2021, 04:07 PM

Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to be a true neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born. The concept was simple. When […]

Outdoor Dining in Annapolis Recovery Zones to End on November 1

EOA Staff | October 27, 2021, 04:37 PM

The City of Annapolis’ Recovery Zones program for outdoor dining in public parking spaces and in restaurant parking lots is ending on November 1, 2021. The program, established as part […]

K&B True Value, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ledo and Soul Team Up for Our Schools

EOA Staff | October 22, 2021, 04:07 PM

Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to be a true neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born. The concept was simple. When […]

Comptroller Franchot: Masks On!

EOA Staff | October 18, 2021, 10:18 AM

In an ongoing effort to protect employees and taxpayers from the COVID-19 pandemic, Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced that visitors and employees in all agency offices will be required to […]

K&B True Value, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ledo and Soul Team Up for Our Schools

EOA Staff | October 12, 2021, 10:06 AM

Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to be a true neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born. The concept was simple. When […]

K&B True Value, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ledo and Soul Team Up for Our Schools

EOA Staff | October 04, 2021, 01:06 PM

Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to be a true neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born. The concept was simple. When […]

Luminis Health Wins Award for Pandemic Response

EOA Staff | October 02, 2021, 04:10 PM

Luminis Health has been awarded the American Hospital Association (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award for its efforts to improve community health. Luminis Health is being recognized for its COVID-19 Community […]

Health Department Changes Up School Quarantine Policy

EOA Staff | September 30, 2021, 12:57 PM

Today, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced adjustments to its school quarantine recommendations based on CDC guidance, allowing for shorter quarantine periods for unvaccinated students and staff who […]

K&B True Value, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Ledo and Soul Team Up for Our Schools

EOA Staff | September 23, 2021, 01:05 PM

Many years ago, Jared Littmann, realized that to be a true neighborhood store, that he needed to give back. And Cash For Schools was born. The concept was simple. When […]

Homecoming Dances Canceled in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Other Activities to Continue

EOA Staff | September 20, 2021, 05:24 PM

Traditional homecoming celebrations will return to county high schools this fall but to provide for the safest environments for all students, homecoming dances will be postponed with the hope they […]

AACPS: Vax or Testing Required for Employees and Student-Athletes

EOA Staff | September 20, 2021, 04:59 PM

Anne Arundel County Public Schools will require employees and high school student-athletes to certify they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning November 22, 2021, Superintendent […]

Nominations Open for 2021 Governor’s Service Awards

EOA Staff | September 19, 2021, 04:12 PM

The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism and Maryland’s State Service Commission today opened nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Service Awards. “The 38th Annual Governor’s Service Awards will recognize innovative, […]

Two Tractor-Trailers of Food Donated to Anne Arundel County Food Bank

EOA Staff | September 17, 2021, 04:23 PM

The Maryland Governor’s Office teamed up with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will deliver two tractor-trailer truckloads of donated food to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank […]

More Than 10,000 Marylanders Have Died From COVID; Hogan Orders Flags Lowered

EOA Staff | September 16, 2021, 11:47 AM

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has directed state flags in Maryland to fly at half-staff in remembrance of the more than 10,000 Marylanders lost to COVID-19: “More than […]