Misinformation about coronavirus is widespread.
Here are 10 common COVID-19 myths on infection, treatment, social distancing and more.
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Here are 10 common COVID-19 myths on infection, treatment, social distancing and more.
Fredia Wadley, MD, Talbot County Health Officer
If someone in your family develops fever and flu-like symptoms, please:
Many cases of COVID 19 are mild to moderate and do not require anything other than symptomatic treatment (drink liquids, take something for fever if needed, take something across the counter for cold symptoms). If you are unable to contact your health provider, the CDC guidelines are as follows:
Children can get COVID 19 but usually have a mild illness. However, they can infect others in the family.
NEED Help finding a Food Resource Near you? Call 410-770-5515 – Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Bay Hundred Area
Royal Oak United Methodist
6968 Bellevue Rd., Royal Oak, MD
Unmanned outside
24 hours, Everyday
St. Luke’s United Methodist
5642 Poplar Lane, Bellevue, Royal Oak, MD
Monday-Saturday, 24 hrs., Indoors
St. Michaels Christ Church
103 Willow St., St. Michaels, MD
Re-opening June 1, 2020
Mondays 9-11am, Thursdays 1-3pm
St. Michaels Community Center
103 Railroad Ave, St. Michaels, MD
Mon. 5-7pm, Wed. 3-5pm, Fri. 11am-3pm
Meals available M, W, F.
Deliveries available for Seniors and Disabled – call 410-745-6073
New St. John’s United Methodist
9123 Tilghman Island Rd., Wittman, MD
Unmanned outside -24 hours, Everyday
Tilghman Food Pantry
410-886-2009, 410-886-9863
5731 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, MD
Pantry – Tues 9am-12pm,Wed 3-6pm
Meals – Mon 5-7pm, Fri 11am-3pm
Easton Area
Neighborhood Service Center
410-822-5015
126 Port St., Easton, MD
Monday – Friday 9am-12pm & 1:30-4pm
Go into lobby to get form.
St. Stephen’s AME
9467 Unionville Rd., Easton, MD
Outdoors, Staffed Tues & Thurs 10am-1pm
St. Vincent de Paul
410-770-4505
29533 Canvasback Dr., Easton, MD
Tuesday 1-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm
Harvest of Hope- Church of God
410-822-3088
1009 N. Washington St., Easton, MD
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
For Over 60 Only
Senior Center Pop Up Pantry
410-822-2869
400 Brooklett’s Ave., Easton, MD
Friday 9-11am
Food for Homeless Available at Neighborhood Service Center, Ridgeway Transitional Shelter (410-820-7013) and St. Michaels Community Center
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