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EPIC Pharmacies to join Maryland’s vaccine distribution network

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that EPIC Pharmacies, a group of independently-owned pharmacies headquartered in Maryland, have joined the state’s vaccine distribution network. “Our phased, data-based COVID-19 vaccine plan calls for the number of distribution points across Maryland to continue to grow nearly every day,” said Governor Hogan. “We currently have 2,324 different distribution points from one end […]

Governor Hogan: Maryland to enter Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week, for those who wish to receive it. The governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine […]

Maryland launches pre-registration system for mass vaccination sites [VIDEO]

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has launched a new platform for eligible Marylanders to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state’s mass vaccination sites. Once pre-registered, Marylanders will be notified once an appointment is available, and will be able to verify their pre-registration status and reserve an appointment. Marylanders in Phase 1 eligible populations are now […]

Maryland reports new one-day record of 56,320 COVID-19 vaccines administered

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced that the State of Maryland is reporting a new one-day record of 56,320 COVID-19 vaccines administered. In total, Maryland providers have administered 1.84 million vaccines, and are averaging 42,376 shots per day. “From mass vaccination sites to equity clinics, we have already built the infrastructure to do 100,000 shots a day as soon […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations plummet to below 800

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations plummeted over the past week, dropping below 800. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, March 12, 2021, there have been 391,480 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 8,236,204 tests, including more than 39,000 tests over […]

Baltimore County Healing Starts Here Vaccine Education 20210310

Baltimore County launches ‘Healing Starts Here’ COVID-19 vaccine education campaign

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the “Healing Starts Here” campaign to educate residents about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive it. The campaign aims to increase public confidence among residents currently underrepresented on the County’s vaccine registry by enlisting the support of trusted voices — including athletes, […]

MEMA launches revamped COVID-19 rumor control page

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency on Monday unveiled a revamped and redesigned rumor control page that will help visitors more easily find accurate information related to the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations. It will also allow users to quickly check the accuracy of potential disinformation, misinformation, and rumors. The new page can be found online here and at https://bit.ly/Md-Covid19-Rumors. Visitors […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 900

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate and total hospitalizations continued to decline over the past week, with hospitalizations falling below 900. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, March 5, 2021, there have been 385,678 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now […]

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