22% Of Marylanders Have Received At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine

Baltimore MD

17 March, 2021

6:10 PM

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MARYLAND — Almost a quarter of Maryland's population, 22.6 percent, has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 17. Maryland providers have administered 1,992,536 shots so far and are averaging a new record of 43,487 shots per day, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's office. A recent CDC report indicates that fewer Marylanders are missing their second vaccine dose than residents in just about any state. The state has launched a new platform for eligible Marylanders to preregister to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state's mass vaccination sites. Once preregistered, Marylanders will be notified once an appointment is available and will be able to verify their preregistration status and reserve an appointment. Marylanders in Phase 1 eligible populations are now able to preregister online at covidvax.maryland.gov or by phone through the state's COVID-19 vaccination support center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). Consistent with federal guidelines, Maryland is in Phase 1C of its vaccine distribution plan, prioritizing all residents 65 and over, as well as critical workers in high-risk settings. Nearly 300 providers are now listed on covidvax.maryland.gov, a one-stop-shop for finding providers in your area. Vaccinations are by appointment only and supply remains very limited. A telephone-based support line is available for residents without internet access who require assistance finding providers and making appointments for mass vaccination sites. The COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center—available at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829)—is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.