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Maryland moves into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, opens eligibility to residents 65 and older

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday announced the beginning of Phase 1C of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Over 2 million Marylanders are now eligible for vaccines, including all residents age 65 and older. With eligibility for vaccines in Maryland at its highest level to date, the state continues to receive approximately 10,000 doses per day from the […]

Governor Hogan calls on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction by March 1

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a press conference on Thursday afternoon calling on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction no later than Monday, March 1, 2021. State health officials are providing counties with additional protocols and educational design recommendations. Governor Hogan and Dr. Salmon have written a letter to teachers union […]

Baltimore County health department, school system announce start of COVID-19 vaccine program for county school employees

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Baltimore County Public Schools have announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccine program for BCPS employees, starting Friday, January, 22nd. Due to the national challenges with vaccine distribution and availability, the nearly 20,000 employees of BCPS will be offered vaccines in an order related to their direct contact with students. Members of […]

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Governor Hogan receives COVID-19 vaccine [VIDEO]

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan received their COVID-19 vaccines on Monday morning. Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford also received his vaccine at the State House in Annapolis. Maryland’s leaders received their first dose Moderna vaccine on Monday. “Getting vaccinated is the only way to keep you, your family, your friends, and your community healthy and safe, and […]

Baltimore County releases COVID-19 vaccine registration form

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As Maryland prepares to move into Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations next week, Baltimore County has released a COVID-19 vaccine registration form that allows residents to sign up to receive notification when they become eligible to receive a vaccine and when there are available appointments. “We will vaccinate as many of our residents as possible and we will do […]

Governor Hogan announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for Marylanders 65 and older

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced expanded eligibility for all Marylanders 65 and over to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines this month. The state will make 50,000 doses available next week to hospitals, county health departments, and federally qualified health centers to launch clinics focused on elderly populations. “A return to a sense of normalcy has been made possible by […]

Maryland to receive over $400 million in funding to support expanded COVID-19 testing, vaccination distribution

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced two upcoming actions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as directed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The state […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide actions to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in Maryland

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday evening announced a series of actions to accelerate the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the State of Maryland. “While the initial distribution of vaccines does offer a glimmer of hope, we still have a long way to go in this fight,” said Governor Hogan. “Distributing and administering vaccines throughout 2021 will be without question […]

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