Winter Storm Closes Some MD COVID Testing Sites Monday: State

BALTIMORE, MD — With another 4 to 6 inches of snow expected to fall on top of the 1 to 3 inches already covering the ground in many parts of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Health said many COVID-19 testing sites throughout the state will be closed by the winter storm on Monday.

The closures include state-operated sites at Annapolis and Baltimore Convention Center.

Depending on the weather, testing operations may be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and possibly later in the week, the department said in a news release. Residents should verify their site operation before they head to a site, and consider rescheduling if conditions are hazardous.

Vaccination sites across the state (not listed here) are operating on an appointment-only basis at this time, and Marylanders who have vaccination appointments can expect their vaccination provider to contact them directly regarding any schedule changes. When in doubt, contact the vaccination provider directly to verify its operating hours and inclement weather procedures.

Here's the testing site scheduled for this week, no appointment or doctor’s order required:

Maryland Department of Health Sites:

• Annapolis - Calvert & Bladen Streets (Anne Arundel) – Appointments can be made Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Monday, February 1, for inclement weather.
• Baltimore Convention Center (Baltimore City) – Open Wednesday, February 3 and Friday, February 5, 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. each day; Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Monday, February 1, for inclement weather. Tuesday operations will be evaluated tomorrow (February 1) based on weather conditions.

NOTE: Six Flags America (Prince George’s) is no longer operating as a COVID-19 testing site, and Baltimore Convention Center has implemented new hours for testing. Six Flags site is scheduled to reopen this week as a State COVID-19 vaccination site. More information will be released this week. Appointments for both testing sites are not required but are strongly encouraged. Visit COVIDtest.Maryland.gov to schedule.

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Allegany County Health Department Site:

• Allegany County Fairgrounds (11000 Moss Ave., Cumberland) – Open Monday, February 1 (weather permitting); Wednesday, February 3; and Friday, February 5, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. each day.

Anne Arundel County Department of Health Site -No Appointment:

• Deale Elks Lodge (6022 Drum Point Rd.) – Open Wednesday, February 3 and Friday, February 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. both days. Ages 10 and older.

NOTE: Anne Arundel County’s no-appointment sites operate on a “first come, first served” basis while test kits are available. Visit AAHealth.org/COVID9-Testing to find hours of operation and other information about Anne Arundel County testing sites.\

Baltimore City Health Department Sites:

• Zeta Center (4501 Reisterstown Rd.) – Open Tuesday, February 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., weather permitting
• Waxter Center (1000 Cathedral Street) – Open Thursday, February 4 and Friday, February 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., weather permitting

NOTE: Testing on Tuesday, February 2, may be canceled due to adverse weather conditions. These are outdoor testing sites – please dress accordingly. Additional testing locations in Baltimore City and information on closures can be found at https://coronavirus.baltimorecity.gov/where-get-tested-covid-9-baltimore-city.

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Sites:

• Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center (Georgia Ave.) – Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day; Friday, February 5, 2 p.m. – 6p.m.
• Silver Spring Civic Building ( Veteran's Plaza) – Open Thursday, February 4, 12 noon-6 p.m.

NOTE: In addition to the standing sites listed above, Montgomery County DHHS will operate several temporary sites in cooperation with local partners each week. There will be no COVID-19 testing on Monday, February 1, in Montgomery County DHHS testing sites due to inclement weather. To find a complete list of sites and hours of operation, and to schedule an appointment, visit MoCoCOVIDTesting.org. Appointments are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Prince George’s County Health Department Sites:

• First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville (Belcrest Rd.) – Open Monday, February 1; Thursday, February 4 and Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
• Ft. Washington - Adventist Medical Group (Indian Head Hwy.) – Open Monday, February 1; Tuesday, February 2 and Friday, February 5, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. each day.

NOTE: Weather closures had not been determined as of this report. Please check the website prior to visiting to ensure the site is operating. Testing is no longer offered at Health Department Headquarters (1701 McCormick Drive, Largo), the D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center (9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton) and the Roseu Medical Center (14402 Baltimore Avenue Laurel).

Somerset County Health Department Site:

• Princess Anne - Washington High School (10902 Old Princess Anne Rd.) – Open Tuesday, February 2, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., weather permitting. NOTE: These are walk-in, indoor events. Masks are required.

Schedule Online: Appointment Required – Doctor’s Order Not Required

Anne Arundel County Department of Health Sites (By Appointment Only):

• Annapolis – (1955 Annapolis Exchange) – Open Tuesday, February 2 through Friday, February 5, 9 a.m.–12 noon and 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. each day; Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
• Glen Burnie – (6701 Baymeadow Dr., parking lot) – Open Tuesday, February 2, 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; and Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Special rapid testing hours: Tuesday, February 2, through Friday, February 5, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Odenton - O'Malley Senior Center (1275 Odenton Rd.) - Open Wednesday, February 3, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Friday, February 5, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
• Millersville - Shipley's Choice Medical Park (8601 Veterans Highway) Open Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Appointments for this site are through the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center at https://www.umms.org/bwmc/coronavirus/testing-online-scheduling

NOTE: Testing on Monday, February 1, cancelled due to inclement weather. Patients are asked to pre-register for all appointments at https://crispcovid9.powerappsportals.com/new-patient/. Visit AHealth.org/COVID9-Testing to find hours of operation and other information about Anne Arundel County testing sites.

Baltimore County Department of Health Sites:

• Randallstown - Liberty Family Resource Center (Resource Dr.) – Closed Monday, February 1, for expected inclement weather.
• Timonium Fairgrounds (York Rd.) – Open Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m.–12 noon each day. Until further notice, this site will not be providing COVID-19 testing on Fridays. Appointments preferred, but residents will not be turned away.
• Randallstown – New Antioch Baptist Church (Old Court Road) – Open Wednesday, February 3 and Friday, February 5, 9 a.m. – 12 noon both days.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for testing at all county health department testing locations. Schedule online at BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/COVIDTest.

Carroll County Health Department Site:

• Westminster - Carroll County Agricultural Center (Agricultural Center Dr.) – Open Tuesday, February 2, weather permitting; Thursday, February 4; and Sunday, February 7, 9 a.m.–12 noon each day.

NOTE: For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit https://cchd.maryland.gov/covidtesting/.

Charles County Department of Health Site:

• Waldorf – Regency Furniture Stadium (Blue Crab Stadium, St. Linus Dr.) – Closed Tuesday, February 2, due to anticipated inclement weather. Visit COVIDtest.Maryland.gov to schedule.

Harford County Health Department Site:

• Aberdeen - University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (McHenry Rd.) –Tuesday, February 2; Wednesday, February 3; and Friday, February 5, 8 a.m.–12 noon each day; and Thursday, February 4, 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

NOTE: Closed Monday, February 1, for inclement weather. Tuesday hours will be weather permitting and posted online. Visit COVIDtest.Maryland.gov to schedule.

Howard County Health Department Sites:

• Howard County General Hospital and the Howard County Health Department will offer free COVID-19 testing in neighborhoods throughout Howard County this fall. To schedule an appointment, visit Johns Hopkins Medicine’s online portal. For more information, visit the hospital website or call 1010-14100-141301.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Site:

• Wye Mills - Chesapeake College (Queen Anne’s) – Open Wednesday, February 3 and Friday, February 5, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. both days. Visit COVIDtest.Maryland.gov to schedule.

Schedule via Phone: Appointment Required – Doctor’s Order Not Required

Kent County Health Department Site:

• 1210 Washington Ave., Chestertown – Open Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. Note: These are new hours for this site. Call KCHD at 410-778-1350 to schedule.

Schedule via Physician: Appointment and Doctor’s Order Required

Calvert County Health Department Site:

• Prince Frederick - 1101 Schooner Ln. – Open Tuesday, February 2, 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m., weather permitting.

NOTE: There are several testing sites throughout the state that are operated by organizations other than MDH and its partners.

For more information on testing sites across the state, visit COVIDtest.Maryland.gov.

MDH continues to encourage these people to get COVID-19 tests:

• Symptomatic individuals;
• Individuals who are at risk of exposure, including workers in frequent contact with the public in health care, emergency services, food and grocery, retail or manufacturing, public transportation, educational, and other congregate settings;
• Individuals who have been in large gatherings; and
• Individuals who have traveled recently, including those who have traveled to a state with a COVID-19 test positivity rate above 10 percent or a case rate over 20 per 100,000.