COVID-19

Cecil County Health Department provides the latest and most accurate information about COVID-19. We aim to help you stay informed and make informed decisions about your health and those around you.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. It is highly contagious and can spread quickly from person to person through respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. The symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild to severe and can include fever, cough, fatigue, body aches, and loss of taste or smell.

For more information, visit: health.maryland.gov/covid.

Vaccination

The Cecil County Health Department is scheduling appointments for individuals ages 12 and older who are uninsured or have Medicare or Medicaid for an updated  2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine.

The Health Department also has a free updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine available for children ages six months to 18 years of age without private health insurance.

Adults and children with private insurance should schedule an appointment with a local pharmacy or other local provider to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Adults with HMO insurance should schedule an appointment with an in-network provider to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

To schedule an appointment, please call 410-996-5100.

Prevention

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is crucial in reducing the number of cases and keeping yourself and others safe. You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following these essential steps:

  • Stay up to daye with COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Practice good hygiene- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Use precautions to prevent spread, including staying home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory symptoms.
  • Wearing a mask and putting distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  • Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness. Treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness, but it needs to be started within a few days of when your symptoms begin.

There are several options for testing, including testing at primary care provider offices, local pharmacies and via at-home tests.

COVID-19 Treatment Options

If you test positive for COVID-19, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. Your healthcare provider will determine the best course of treatment based on your symptoms and medical history.

Older adults (ages 50 years or more, with risk increasing with age) and people with certain medical conditions, such as chronic lung disease, heart disease, or a weakened immune system, are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.

Even if your symptoms are mild, anyone with risk factors should contact their health provider right away to see if they are eligible for oral antiviral medications. A healthcare provider will help decide which treatment, if any, is right for you. ​​Treatments are most effective if started within 5 days of symptoms.

There are locations throughout Maryland where you can get a rapid COVID-19 test and – if you test positive, receive appropriate treatment options and prescribed medications at one location.

There are several options for the treatment of a Covid-19 infection. They can be found here.

Vaccination Records

To request a copy of your vaccination records please fill out the Maryland Department of Health, Immunet Records Request Form.

Long COVID

Click here to learn more about the effects, symptoms, treatment, and resources.