Additional Drive-Thru Testing Clinic Opens In Anne Arundel County

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Residents with approval from the county health department are able to utilize a free drive-thru testing clinic for the new coronavirus. There are a limited number of test kits, so appointments are required and are scheduled based upon kit availability. Results are available within seven days, the county health department shared.

Appointments will be accepted Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county health department annex building, 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis. Individuals must be symptomatic to be eligible for the drive-thru testing. Symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

Symptomatic individuals can call the county's COVID-19 health line at 410-222-7256 for screening, assessment and test scheduling. Individuals with severe difficulty breathing should immediately call their primary care provider or 911.

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“During this COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all residents to frequently wash their hands, keep their hands away from their face, cover their coughs, and practice social distancing (6-feet away from others),” said Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman in a statement. “The more we work together as a community, fewer people will get sick. Following healthy hygiene, self-quarantine and social distancing guidelines are the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 from spreading.”

For more information and updates about COVID-19 testing, prevention tips, guidance and resources, visit www.aahealth.org/covid-19.

The Maryland Department of Health has shared the following overview of the virus and how to stay safe:

What are risk factors for serious illness from COVID-19?
Older people, age 60 and above, and those with pre-existing medical conditions have a higher risk
for serious illness from COVID-19. Examples of pre-existing medical conditions include: cancer,
diabetes, heart disease or other conditions impacting the immune system's ability to fight germs.

How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 is thought to be able to spread like the cold or flu through:
• coughing and sneezing, which creates respiratory droplets
• close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• touching an object or surface with the virus on it

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
• Fever
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• In more severe cases, pneumonia (infection in the lungs)

What should I do if I think I am sick with COVID-19?
If you become sick with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing, contact your health care
provider, especially if you are over 60 years of age or have pre-existing medical conditions. If you
do not have a health care provider, contact your local health department.

Follow these steps:
• Call your health care provider, local health department or emergency room before you go
• Tell them about your symptoms, any recent travel and close contacts (such as people in
your household)
• Wear a mask, if one is available

If someone has COVID-19, what will happen to them?
The vast majority of people recover from this infection. Most people will have mild or moderate
symptoms. Most people may be advised to recover at home and isolate themselves from others.
These individuals should call their physicians or health care practitioners if their symptoms get
worse. Some COVID-19 infections can lead to serious illness, and in some cases death. If someone has a more serious illness from COVID-19, they may be admitted to the hospital.

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