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Coveted MPX Vaccine Appointments Filled in 90 minutes, Demand in City Outstrips Supply 

Aug 4th, 2022

For Immediate Release 8/4/2022

Baltimore, MD – On Thursday BCHD offered 60 monkeypox (MPX) vaccine appointments to City residents meeting current eligibility criteria. BCHD shared instructions earlier in the week online and in the media for high-risk individuals to seek an appointment reservation by phone Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday

Aug 3rd, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (August 3rd, 2022) 

With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, August 4th. The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body.

Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday through Sunday; First of the Season

Jul 20th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (July 20, 2022) -- With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, July 21st through Sunday, July 24th.  The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body. This is Baltimore City’s first Code Red Extreme Heat Alert of the season.

Baltimore City Health Department Announces Public Dashboard Tracking Opioid Overdoses

Mar 11th, 2022

Baltimore, MD— On Monday, the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announced the launch of a public dashboard to track and report data on opioid overdoses in Baltimore City. The dashboard includes data from 1999 through 2020– the last year for which finalized data is available.

 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Sunday Evening through Monday Morning

Feb 11th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (February 11, 2022)— With the wind chill forecasted to fall into the teens and even single digits at times, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Sunday evening, February 13 through Monday morning, February 14. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Friday Evening through Sunday Morning

Feb 3rd, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (February 3, 2022)— With the wind chill forecasted to fall into the teens this weekend, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Friday evening, February 4 through Sunday morning, February 6. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Friday Evening through Sunday Morning

Jan 27th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (January 27, 2022)— With another arctic blast on the way, bringing forecasted wind chills in the single digits, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Friday evening, January 28 through Sunday morning, January 30. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Tuesday Evening through Thursday Morning

Jan 24th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (January 24, 2022)— With frigid air moving into the area, bringing forecasted wind chills in the teens, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Tuesday evening, January 25 through Thursday morning, January 27. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Thursday Evening through Saturday Morning

Jan 19th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (January 19, 2022)— With the wind chill predicted to fall into the single digits, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Thursday evening, January 20 through Saturday morning, January 22. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City Monday Evening through Tuesday Morning

Jan 17th, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD (January 17, 2022)— With the wind chill predicted to fall into the teens, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Monday evening, January 17 through Tuesday morning, January 18. 

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