COVID-19 Community & Faith Leaders

Click Here for information on COVID-19 Policy & Regulations

5-16-22: Due to rising rates of new COVID-19 cases, SMCHD recommends that community members age 2 and older wear a mask when in crowded indoor public settings. Masking is especially important for those who may be at higher risk for severe illness, such as seniors, those with chronic medical illnesses, and high-risk worker (healthcare, first responders, food service, retail/grocery, etc.).

Recommendations

Local organizations can do their part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community by following these public health recommendations:

• Encourage members to get a COVID-19 vaccine
• When the COVID-19 Community Level is high, require mask use in shared indoor spaces
• Make improvements to building ventilation and use HEPA air purifier units/filtration systems
• Make handwashing or hand sanitizer readily available during group activities or events

Click here for additional resources and information for businesses

The best way to protect yourself and others is by getting a COVID-19 Vaccine. 

Resources Faith-Based Organizations

• Example Sermons, Bible Studies, Social Media Resources, etc.
• CDC Guidance & Tools

Signage for Buildings

• Hand Washing 
• Masks Required
• Masks Recommended 
• If You’re Sick Do Not Enter

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Additional Resources

• CDC: COVID-19 Information
• Maryland COVID-19 Dashboard & Information
• Maryland Coronavirus Rumor Control Website
• State of Maryland Executive Orders
• EPA List of Cleaning Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus

Updated 5/17/2022