March 24, 2021
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Maryland Department of Health to give out free at-home COVID tests at B’More Healthy Expo on Saturday, March 26
Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will host a booth at the
13th Annual B’More Healthy Expo this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center.
“The B’More Healthy Expo provides a fun environment for the whole family to learn about everyday health topics that are so important to all of us,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “The Maryland Department of Health is always pleased to meet with members of the community at this event, and this year, we are happy to provide free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for Marylanders.”
The B’More Healthy Expo offers wellness activities, health resources, and entertainment for Marylanders of all ages. This year's Expo will feature hundreds of local and regional community health organizations and other vendors offering COVID-19 vaccines, health screenings, public health information, workouts, family activities, interactive exhibits, and more.
In addition to free COVID-19 tests, the MDH booth will have available for visitors information on a range of public health topics, including COVID-19, diabetes, substance use, and more.
MDH’s booth at this year’s expo will be located in space #119.
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The Maryland Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and improving the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management and community engagement. Follow us on Twitter @MDHealthDept and at Facebook.com/MDHealthDept.
