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COVID VACCINE NEWSLETTER

DATA COMPILED ON MARCH 22, 2021

Welcome to the eighth edition of my COVID Vaccine Newsletter with information about vaccine distribution in our community.

This Thursday, I'll be joining Governor Larry Hogan for the grand opening of the COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Hagerstown. This site is going to be critical to the fight against COVD in Western Maryland, and I am proud to have fought to make this a reality. This brings us another step closer to getting vaccines in the arms of every American who wants one.

On top of that, President Joe Biden announced that we just reached 100 million shots in arms, a full 42 days ahead of schedule.

Things are looking up, but we still need everyone to continue to wear masks, wash their hands, and get the vaccine once it becomes available to them. It’s also important to get the vaccine even if you have already had COVID. This will ensure that you are not only protecting yourself, but your friends, family, and communities.

Once you are vaccinated, please refer to the CDC’s updated guidelines for information on what activities are safe for you.

While Governor Hogan and our state and local leaders are solely responsible for the vaccine distribution and eligibility standards, this newsletter will provide you the latest information about that process in each county.

This newsletter includes information aggregated from multiple sources across the state. For all questions and concerns related to Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine plan, please contact the office of Governor Larry Hogan.

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LIVE Q&A WITH DR. ANTHONY FAUCI

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This afternoon, I hosted a LIVE Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci and helped get answers to hundreds of Sixth District residents across our community.

You can watch a replay of our Q&A here.

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WHAT PHASE ARE WE IN?

Following an order by Governor Hogan, Maryland is currently in Phase 1C of its distribution plan. According to the Maryland Department of Health, the following individuals should now be eligible for the vaccine: 
  • Residents age 65 and older
  • Essential workers in food and agriculture, manufacturing, public transit, grocery stores, U.S. Postal Service, veterinary medicine, clergy, and more.

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Maryland will begin Phase 2A of its distribution plan, expanding eligibility to all residents age 60 and older.

However, it is important to note that Governor Hogan has given each county and vaccination site the ability to set their own eligibility requirements, which may differ from the statewide phase.

For a complete list of who is eligible for a vaccine at this time, please click here.

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WHERE CAN I GET MY VACCINE?

Each county is progressing along their vaccination plan at a different pace based on population size and the availability of the vaccine. Below is a list of the current vaccination sites available in each county. You can also use this tool to find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you.

Please note that any Marylander who's eligible can register for a vaccine at a mass vaccination site. However, for all local health department sponsored sites, please be sure to ONLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU LIVE OR WORK. If you schedule an appointment in another county, your appointment will likely be cancelled or you may be turned away.

STATEWIDE MASS VACCINATION SITES:

  • Six Flags America Theme Park
  • M&T Bank Stadium
  • Regency Furniture Stadium (Blue Crabs Stadium)
  • Wicomico Civic Center
  • Hagerstown Premium Outlets
    • Scheduled to open Thursday, March 25th
  • Pre-register for vaccination at one of the mass vaccination sites online HERE or by calling (855) 634-6829
    • Pre-registration ensures you will be notified when you and your loved ones are able to make an appointment if you are eligible to receive a vaccine.
    • Pre-Registration is for residents eligible in Phases 1A-C and 2A at this time. Announcements will be made in the future when Pre-Registration for additional phases begins.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

FREDERICK COUNTY:

  • Frederick County Health Department: 
    • Frederick County Health Department is currently vaccinating people who live or work in Frederick County in groups: 1A, 1B, and 1C.  
    • Those interested must submit a vaccine interest form using the online portal. Once you have pre-registered, the county will contact you and schedule your appointment as it receives COVID-19 vaccines from the Maryland Department of Health.
    • If you or someone you know cannot complete the Frederick County COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form please call the Frederick County COVID-19 Appointment Line; Monday - Friday  8AM -5PM.
      • English: (301) 600-7900
      • Spanish: (301) 600-7905
  • CVS Urbana: (800) 746-7287
  • Giant Food Frederick: (301) 815-2201
  • Safeway Walkersville
  • Walgreens Brunswick
  • Walgreens Frederick (multiple locations)
  • Walmart Frederick: (multiple locations) 

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

ALLEGANY COUNTY:

  • Allegany County Health Department:
    • Allegany County Health Department is currently vaccinating Phase 1C.
    • Those interested must pre-register using the Vaccine Interest Form. Once it is your turn for the vaccine, you will be contacted by either the health department or UPMC Western Maryland using the contact information you provided on the form. If you receive a phone call, please pick up the phone in case it is someone calling to schedule your vaccine appointment.
    • Those without internet access can call (301) 759-5000 to pre-register
  • Martin’s Cumberland
  • Walgreens Frostburg
  • Walmart Lavale: (301) 729-5088 

GARRETT COUNTY:

VETERANS:

Currently, the VA is offering COVID-19 vaccine to veterans already receiving care from the VA, based on CDC and VA risk criteria. If you're eligible to get a vaccine, your VA health care team will contact you.

  • Washington DC VA Medical Center
    • The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently offering COVID-19 vaccinations, by appointment only to Veterans who are:
      • residing in the VA Community Living Center
      • age 65 or older
      • homeless or residing in group housing settings, such as Access Housing, US Veterans Initiative, Chesapeake Health Education Program, Safe Haven, Veterans on the Rise or VISTA, and have no other access to the vaccine
      • currently on hemodialysis, on the transplant list or have had an organ transplant
      • have cancer and are receiving IV chemotherapy at the medical center
      • have spinal cord injuries/disorders such as: traumatic or blast injuries of the spinal cord; inflammatory/infectious disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or transverse myelitis; and neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS
      • essential frontline workers 
      • between the ages of 50-64 with CDC-defined high-risk conditions such as: cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, Downs Syndrome, heart conditions, obesity, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, smoking and type 2 diabetes
    • The DC VA Medical Center will be offering Saturday vaccination appointments at the following VA Community Clinics.
      • Saturday, March 27: Montgomery County, MD
      • Saturday, April 10:  Fort Belvoir, VA
        • The community clinics will be administering the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine which only requires one dose. If you prefer to receive the Pfizer vaccine, you may make your two vaccine appointments at the main medical center. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please call (202) 745-4342 (Monday-Friday, 6 am- 4 pm Saturdays, 9 am- 4 pm)to schedule your vaccine appointment.
  • Martinsburg VA Medical Center
    • Veterans of any age enrolled in VA health care at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinic or Veterans who are essential personnel can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
    • Call the COVID Vaccine Call Center at 304-579-2550, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule your appointment. Veterans will need to bring their VA ID card or Driver's License (or other identification) that shows their date of birth and Insurance Card if applicable.

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STATISTICS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
259,884 24.735% 129,889 12.362% 10,373 0.987%

FREDERICK COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
61,641 23.749% 32,487 12.517% 2,075 0.799%

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
28,992 19.194% 18,774 12.429% 546 0.361%

ALLEGANY COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
15,100 21.444% 8,933 12.686% 437 0.621%

GARRETT COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
6,882 23.72% 4,469 15.403% 141 0.486%

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My team and I will continue to keep you updated on how Congress is working for you. As always, follow my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website for additional information.


Sincerely, 
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David Trone
Member of Congress

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