As
of today, Maryland providers have administered 565,131 COVID-19
vaccines, and 70.4% of all first doses have been given. The average daily
rate of shots administered is 21,936—a 64%
increase over the last two weeks.
In
accordance with federal guidelines, Maryland
is currently in Phase 1C of the vaccine distribution plan, including
residents 65 and over, as well as critical workers in high-risk settings.
While federal guidelines make 2 million Marylanders eligible, the state is
only receiving 11,000 doses per day. Click
here to see if you’re eligible.
Beginning
this Friday, the state will open
a series of mass vaccination sites to serve eligible
residents. The first mass sites are set to open at the Baltimore Convention
Center and Six Flags America in Prince George’s County. Announcements will be
made as appointments become available. Regional
mass vaccination sites will be supplemented by hospitals, neighborhood
pharmacies, and county health departments. Use covidvax.maryland.gov to find a provider near you,
or call 211 for assistance. Vaccinations are by appointment
only, and some providers may allow you to pre-register. Beginning
on Thursday, February 11, CVS
pharmacies will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations at 18 locations in
Maryland, including Baltimore, Bowie, Chester, Frederick,
Fulton, Hagerstown, Ocean City, and Rockville. Appointments will become
available for booking as early as Tuesday, February 9.
Dr.
Kathleen Page, an
infectious disease specialist with Johns Hopkins, has pledged
to help make healthcare and the vaccine accessible to Latino communities. She
explains how safe and effective vaccines were developed by the world’s top
public health experts—without cutting any corners—and its significance to
communities of color.
Do I Need to Pay For The Vaccine? COVID-19 vaccines are provided at no cost. Vaccine
providers may choose to request insurance information to be reimbursed by
your insurer, but Marylanders will
not receive a bill for their COVID-19 vaccination.
Volunteers
from the Maryland
Responds Medical Reserve Corps—including retired nurses—are
supporting vaccination clinics across the state. Sign
up to volunteer at a vaccination clinic. The
State of Maryland has launched a grassroots
public outreach and equity campaign to promote vaccine
confidence. These vaccines are safe, effective, and authorized for use by our
country’s leading medical experts. Join
the GoVAX campaign. To
receive additional updates, text ‘MdReady’
to 898-211. Marylanders are also encouraged to visit covidlink.maryland.gov to
review vaccine safety and efficacy information.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Maryland State Covid-19 and Vacinne Update
