Dorchester Health Departmant

Roger L. Harrell, M.H.A.

Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Angela Grove

Direct Line: 410-901-8126

Email: angela.mercier@maryland.gov

Dorchester County COVID-19 Press Conference for Thursday, March 26, 2020

Cambridge, MD (March 24, 2020) – The Dorchester County Health Department and partnering agencies are holding a press conference on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to share important updates regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. Individuals can watch the event live by visiting https://townhallstreams.com/towns/dorchesterboe. In an effort to provide useful information, Dorchester County residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance by emailing mdh.dorchestercovid-19@maryland.gov.

Dorchester County currently has no confirmed COVID-19 positive cases.  Dorchester County officials have been collaborating to respond to the evolving public health emergency. Visit health.maryland.gov/coronavirus for updated information and resources about COVID-19 in Maryland.  Dorchester County residents with general questions or concerns about COVID-19 can call the Dorchester County Health Department at 410-228-3223 Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 2-1-1 after hours, and follow Dorchester County Health Department’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dorchesterhealthemergencypreparedness.