District 9, Coronavirus Updates and Information

Dear District 9 Community,

Prince George’s County Planning Modified Re-Opening

County Executive Alsobrooks announced that the County is on track to begin Stage 1, of its modified reopening plan on June 1^st. According to County Executive Alsobrooks, since May 10, the County has experienced a 25% decrease in confirmed COVID-19 cases. The exact details of the plan will be announced in the coming days. Residents are reminded the County's stay-at-order remains in effect. For details, please go to Prince George's Phase 1 Re-Opening.

 

Coronavirus Call Center and Testing

The Prince George’s County Health Department’s coronavirus call center and COVID-19 screening and testing site will be closed, Monday, May 25th, for the Memorial Day holiday. If you are experiencing symptoms of an illness, or do not feel well, please contact your medical care provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. The hotline will continue normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Cheverly Health Center will reopen for COVID-19 screening and testing, by appointment only at 10:00 a.m., on May 26th. Please call the hotline (301-883-6627), to make an appointment.

 

Maryland Governor Hogan and CVS Health announced that 17 new COVID-19 test sites, at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations, will open across Maryland. The opening of additional test sites will be announced by the end of May. Self-swab tests will be available to individuals who meet the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s criteria. To schedule an appointment, patients must register in advance at www.CVS.com, beginning Friday, May 22. Patients will be required to stay in their cars and will be directed to the pharmacy drive-thru window, where they will be provided a test kit and given instructions. The results will be available in approximately three days. Testing will not take place inside any of the retail locations.

 

Prince George’s County CVS test sites include:

• CVS Pharmacy, 8201 Annapolis Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784
• CVS Pharmacy, 7600 SE Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
• CVS Pharmacy, 4840 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
• CVS Pharmacy, 5100 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

For additional details, please go to CVS Pharmacy COVID-19 Testing.

 

Appointment Free COVID-19 Test Locations

Appointments are not required for COVID-19 testing at the following drive-thru locations:

• Hyattsville’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, 7401 Jefferson Ave. Hyattsville, MD: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (beginning May 22)
• Glen Burnie’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, 721 E Ordnance Rd. Curtis Bay, MD: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (beginning May 22)

For additional details, please go to Appointment Free COVID-19 Testing.

 

Video of “Where Do We Go from Here?” Virtual Town Hall

We thank everyone who was able to join our recent virtual town hall. The panelist discussed and answered questions regarding "addressing the social determinants of health." To view the town hall, please go to “Where Do We Go From Here?” Virtual Town Hall, Video.

 

Free Food Assistance Event

Today, Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., a free Grab & Go food event will be held at Frederick Douglass High School 8000 Croom Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD. The event will be hosted by PGCPS’s Office of Community Partnership, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Friendship Charities Foundation, The Athletic Republic, Galilee Community Corporation, and St. Paul Church. The event is open to students, families, and members of the community.

 

 

Rental Assistance Program

Due to overwhelming response, Prince George’s County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is temporarily closed.

 

 

Presidential Primary Election

Maryland’s Presidential Primary Election will be conducted generally by mail and will be held on June 2. Ballots were mailed to the homes of registered voters. The deadline to register to vote is May 27.  Mail-in ballots must be posted marked by, June 2.  Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off in-person, at the following locations:

   College Park Community Center

   5051 Pierce Avenue

   College Park, MD 20740

   Bowie Gymnasium

   4100 Northview Drive

   Bowie, MD 20716

   Kentland Community Center

   2413 Pinebrook Avenue

   Landover, MD 20785

   Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex

   7007 Bock Road

   Fort Washington, MD 20744

 

For additional voting information, please go to Presidential Primary Election.

 

 

Upcoming Virtual Council Hearings

• Wednesday, May 27, at 9:00 a.m., virtual County Council Hearing
• Friday, May 29, at 11:00 a.m., virtual County Council Hearing (budget adoption)

To view virtual hearings, please go to View Virtual Council Hearings.

 

Please do not forget to complete your 2020 Census! Online Census 2020

 

 

Please continue practicing safety by wearing a mask, frequently washing your hands, and maintaining social distancing.

Council Member Sydney J. Harrison, District 9