How To Get Coronavirus Vaccine In Prince George's County

Bowie MD

21 January, 2021

5:30 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County launched a portal for residents to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. By filling out some basic information, Prince Georgians can reserve their spot in line, no matter how far down the list they currently are. Everybody who still wants an immunization must complete this form, regardless of what stage they fall into. When residents are eligible for the shot, the Prince George's County Health Department will email them a link to make their appointment. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks warned that this may take some time, however. "I'm asking you to please be patient," Alsobrooks said in a newsletter. "Due to the current limited supply of vaccines, it may take several weeks or longer before individuals receive a link to schedule an appointment." To fill out the preregistration form, click here. Starting later this month, residents will also be able to dial a hotline to sign up. The call center's phone number and opening date are not yet finalized. "I want to again urge all Prince Georgians to take this life-saving vaccine when you are eligible," Alsobrooks said. " Who's Currently Eligible The vaccine rollout has five phases: 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 and 3. The following residents were part of stage 1A. Though Maryland has already opened the door to more locals, these people can still get the inoculation: Hospital and frontline health care workersResidents and staff of long-term care facilities and nursing homesFrontline first responders and essential public safety workersAll licensed, registered and certified health care providersDepartment of Corrections staff The state entered phase 1B of vaccination on Monday. That enables these Marylanders to get the inoculation: Anybody age 75 and olderResidents of congregate living facilitiesSchool staffThose needed for continuity of governmentChild-care providersHigh-risk inmates Maryland will begin stage 1C on Jan. 25. Residents age 65 to 74 will be eligible in that period, as will essential workers in lab services, agriculture, manufacturing and the postal service. Gov. Larry Hogan reminded Marylanders the state does not need to vaccinate everybody in each phase before moving onto the next. For more information on Prince George's plan, click here. To catch up on the latest coronavirus infection and vaccination trends in Prince George's County, read Patch's latest update. RELATED: Vaccine Rollout Challenges Prince George's, But Key Metrics FallHogan Gets Coronavirus Vaccine In Public, Hopes To Show It's SafeDMV Teachers Call For More Distance Learning Until Metrics FallMarylanders Try To Cut Line For Coronavirus Vaccine: HoganHogan Shifts Vaccine Plan, Hopes To Overcome Slow DistributionIndoor Dining Shut Down, Capacities Trimmed In Prince George's Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.—