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Where To Get COVID-19 Tests In Owings Mills

Here's where to find COVID-19 testing sites in Owings Mills as the number of COVID-19 cases rises.

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OWINGS MILLS, MD —With high rates of COVID-19 transmission in Baltimore County and the number of hospital beds running low, the county executive declared a local state of emergency. A mask order took effect Wednesday requiring face coverings indoors.

County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. said he was working to obtain 100,000 COVID-19 test kits using funding from the American Rescue Plan, which would be free to county residents.

Those who have symptoms of the coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who tested positive are encouraged to get tested.

Find out what's happening in Owings Mills-Reisterstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are places conducting free COVID-19 testing nearby this week:

  • 4–6:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, Dec. 30: Drumcastle Government Center, 6401 York Rd, Towson, MD 21212. Testing is in the trailer behind the Mobil gas station.
  • 12-4 p.m. on FRIDAY, Dec. 31: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Boulevard, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Registration is here.

"Due to very high demand, please expect long lines at our on-site COVID-19 testing clinics," Baltimore County health officials said. "Additionally, lines will close once we reach capacity, which may occur prior to the scheduled closing time for the clinic."

Find out what's happening in Owings Mills-Reisterstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

On Tuesday morning, health officials reported the county was completely out of at-home tests and was working to procure additional kits.

These private providers are conducting COVID-19 testing in the Owings Mills and Reisterstown areas, according to the Maryland Department of Health:

People can also search by ZIP code using the COVID-19 testing site search tool from the Maryland Department of Health.

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