Winter Storm Closes State-Run COVID-19 Testing Site In Bel Air

BEL AIR, MD — With a winter storm warning in effect for Southern Baltimore and Southeast Harford Counties until 4 p.m., the state-run COVID-19 vaccination and testing site at UM Upper Chesapeake Health in Bel Air is closed Monday.

Other state-run sites not in operation Monday, Jan. 3 include:

• Annapolis - Corner of Bladen and Calvert streets
• Anne Arundel County - Anne Arundel Medical Center
• Baltimore City - State Center
• Harford County - UM Upper Chesapeake Health
• Prince George’s County - City of Praise Family Ministries

There also may be changes to testing and vaccine operations on Tuesday, Jan. 4, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Testing and vaccination sites at other local jurisdictions may also be closed as result of the winter storm, state health officials warned.

Residents are advised to verify the operating status of any site before visiting. Contact information for sites across the state can be found in the listings at COVIDtest.Maryland.gov and COVIDvax.Maryland.gov.

According to the National Weather Service, three to six inches of snow is expected for the area. The heaviest snow will be through midday.

Because hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute, residents should plan on slippery road conditions, emergency officials warn.