Department of Health News and Updates

Maryland Department of Health Confirms Positive Measles Case in Maryland Resident

Maryland Department of Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2026

Health Advisory Against Swimming

Advisory Issued for Londontown at Midland Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

Advisory Issued for Epping Forest Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

Advisory Issued for Oyster Harbor Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

Advisory Issued for YMCA Camp Letts Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

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Rabies Alert – Bat Found in Severn Tests Positive for Rabies

Maryland Department of Health Confirms Additional Measles Case in Central Maryland Resident​​

Maryland Department of Health Confirms Two Measles Cases in Residents Following Recent Out-of-State Travel

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-22-26* Advisory Issued for Bayberry Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

iceberg lettuce

Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Recalled Due to Cyclospora

Opioid Abatement Fund Community Grants FY27

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Excessive Heat Advisory and Cooling Center Information

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Maryland Department of Health Confirms Five Measles Cases in Residents Following Recent Out-of-State Travel

Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis: What to Know

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-15-26* Advisory Issued for North Beach, Anne Arundel County Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-15-26* Advisory Issued for Ponder Cove Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-15-26* Advisory Issued for Whitney's Landing Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-15-26* Advisory Issued for Westelee Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-10-26* Advisory Issued for Camp Wabanna Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-8-26* Advisory Issued for Fairhaven Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-8-26* Advisory Issued for Franklin Manor Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update 7-2-26* Advisory Issued for Mayo Beach Park Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

New Air Conditioning Rules for Apartment Buildings