How Many Howard County Residents Have Been Vaccinated: March 23

Ellicott City MD

23 March, 2021

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Although the coronavirus vaccine has been in limited supply, as of March 23, 95,727 Howard County residents have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 55,153 people have been fully vaccinated. There have been 16,846 total coronavirus cases so far as of March 23 and there are 8,769 active cases. The Howard County Health Department began scheduling vaccine appointments for all groups in Phase 1C March 22. All phases are eligible now to pre-register for vaccines. Per the governor's guidance, Phase 1C includes: Adults aged 65-74Essential healthcare workers not in Phase 1ACritical manufacturing workersU.S. Postal Service and mass public transit workersVeterinarian and support staffClergy/other essential staff for houses of worshipFood/agriculture production workersGrocery store and food bank workersCertain immunocompromised individuals Effective March 23, all residents ages 60 and older became eligible. Starting March 30, all residents 16 and older who have underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness will be eligible. Then on April 13, the following groups will be eligible: Residents ages 55+Workers in the following areas: * Essential construction * Food services * Utilities * Transportation * Financial * IT workers Beginning April 27, all residents ages 16 and older will be eligible. As of March 21, Howard County's positivity rate was at 3.45 percent and the case rate was at 11.45 per 100,000. "Variants remain a concern and we all must be diligent in continuing to adhere to wearing masks, avoiding gatherings and physically distancing," Dr. Maura J. Rossman, Howard County Health Officer, said in a statement. Rossman said the county's vaccination rates are "encouraging." "We are grateful to receive 2,500 doses this week, but demand still outpaces supply," she noted. Residents in all phases who are interested in receiving the vaccine are encouraged to complete the county's vaccine interest survey at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/MM-Alerts-and-Recalls/COVID-19-Vaccine. Read more:How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Howard County