Testing Without Doctor’s Order Now Available at All Baltimore County Testing Sites
Residents should call COVID-19 hotline for testing reservation
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County will now offer COVID-19 tests at all of its testing sites without a doctor’s order.
Baltimore County Health Officer Dr. Gregory Branch has now issued a standing order for all County residents, enabling any resident wishing to receive a test to do so.
The Hotline is operating seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Increased access to testing is a key factor in our efforts to continue the gradual reopening of our economy, so allowing any County resident to receive a test, regardless of whether they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, is another important step forward,” County Executive Johnny Olszewski said.
“The standing order makes community-based testing extremely convenient for residents,” said Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Baltimore County Health Officer.
Baltimore County will continue to offer testing at the following locations:
Residents are reminded that they should continue to take precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19.