Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates

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Johns Hopkins Medicine continues to follow the highest level of safety precautions as we monitor COVID-19 in our communities. If there are changes in surgeries or other scheduled appointments, your provider will notify you.

In the meantime, please do not delay care for you or a loved one. We remain open and ready to care for you through virtual visits or in person at our hospitals, surgery centers, primary and specialty care clinics, and community-based practices across Maryland and the Greater Washington region.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Updates

Johns Hopkins Medicine is monitoring and assessing all information on the COVID-19 vaccines. We will provide information and updates to our patients and the public as quickly as we can.

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Virtual Event COVID-19: One Year Later

Wednesday, February 3rd 7:30-9 PM

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A Woman’s Journey invites you to be our guest for a live virtual program. Learn about the three COVID-19 issues that are of greatest concern and interest to consumers.

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Telemedicine Helps Patients Stay Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic

Albertha and Charles Ford, both in their 80s, have heart failure and associated health issues. Thanks to newly expanded virtual care options through Johns Hopkins telemedicine, the Fords are able to stay healthy and remain connected with their clinicians.

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Elsa and child on hospital bed with husband Victor at the side.

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Elsa’s Story

Elsa Lisseth Reyes-Amaya was pregnant when she was hospitalized for a serious case of COVID-19. Multiple departments across Johns Hopkins Medicine worked together to treat her and monitor her pregnancy. Four months later, Elsa safely delivered her daughter, Sofia.

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A New Strain of Coronavirus: What You Should Know

With a new strain of coronavirus reported, our experts answer questions about this new strain and the vaccine.

COVID-19 Daily Report

Get updates on the number of COVID-19 patients at Johns Hopkins Medicine care facilities.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-Checker

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For Physicians Monoclonal Antibody Therapy COVID-19 Infusion Centers – Provider Referrals

Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System are operating an outpatient center to provide infusion therapy for patients with COVID-19. The infusion center will administer monoclonal antibody therapies authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an emergency use authorization (EUA). Referrals are required.

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The words "Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Moments" sylized alongside illustrations of a hand inside a red heart, and an earth.

Visit our staff appreciation gallery where you can see how we are caring for patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Many of our healthcare heroes have families who want to be sure they are safe at work. This Q&A video explains the added safety all of our staff takes at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Research coordinator Catherine Wren explains her role in conducting coronavirus research and COVID-19 testing.

Rickey Jenkins joined the Environmental Services team at Howard County General Hospital as a floor technician in 2015. Being on the front lines during the pandemic isn’t easy, but Jenkins knows he’s not facing the challenge alone.

Ladonna Bingham wearing PPE before entering a room

Ladonna Bingham at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida helps review procedures for patients diagnosed with COVID-19, and explains the added safety measures taken to help prevent spread of the virus.

Bethany Peters wears hazmat suit in COVID19 unit

Bethany Peters, a medical technologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, explains how laboratory professionals are behind the scenes helping support patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Shmuel Shoham, M.D., explains his role in forming a consortium of experts to launch clinical trials investigating COVID-19 survivor blood as a treatment.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our local communities were here to support us!

video chat among Johns Hopkins Medicine staff

A team from Johns Hopkins Medicine helped build a field hospital created at the Baltimore Convention Center in anticipation of an overflow of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Teira Torbit, a practice administrator for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Howard County, explains the ramp up to telemedicine due to COVID-19.

Senior resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital talks about redeployment

Surgical resident James Taylor explains what it was like to be redeployed to a COVID-19 intensive care unit.

Nisar Yaseen, a family medicine specialist with Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, explains the huge impact of COVID-19 on his job.

Physical therapist assistant Rob Grader explains how he has been redeployed to help in food services at Howard County General Hospital.

Many of our healthcare heroes have families who want to be sure they are safe at work. This Q&A video explains the added safety all of our staff takes at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

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We are closely collaborating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Maryland Department of Health to help ensure the well-being of our staff members, patients and visitors.

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