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COVID VACCINE NEWSLETTER

DATA COMPILED ON MARCH 29, 2021

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

Last Thursday, I joined Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dennis Schrader, Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead, and Western Maryland leaders for the opening of the mass vaccination site at the Hagerstown Premium Outlets.

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It was great to speak with the Maryland National Guard members and health care workers working to make sure that Western Marylanders can get the vaccine. I’ll continue working with federal, state, and local leaders to ensure that we get vaccines in the arms of everyone who wants one.

While this is a great step forward, we’re seeing COVID cases rise across our state and throughout the country. This past Sunday, the Maryland Department of Health reported the fifth straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID cases in Maryland, along with a steady increase in hospitalizations. It’s more important than ever to adhere to CDC guidelines, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get the vaccine when it’s your turn. Your community is counting on 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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WHAT PHASE ARE WE IN?

Following an order by Governor Hogan, Maryland is currently in Phase 2A of its distribution plan. According to the Maryland Department of Health, the following individuals should now be eligible for the vaccine: 
  • Residents age 60 and older
  • Essential workers in food and agriculture, manufacturing, public transit, grocery stores, U.S. Postal Service, veterinary medicine, clergy, and more.

Beginning Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Maryland will begin Phase 2B of its distribution plan, expanding eligibility to:

  • Marylanders ages 16+ with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness
  • Marylanders ages 16+ with disabilities who are receiving SSI or SSDI benefits, Maryland Medicaid EID individuals, Maryland Medicaid REM recipients, and Marylanders receiving TDAP benefits
  • Marylanders receiving long term services and supports through the state’s Medicaid waiver and state plan services

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?

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 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
  • Montgomery College Germantown Campus
    • Scheduled to open the week of April 5th
  • Timonium Fairgrounds
    • Scheduled to open the week of April 5th
  • 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, 2A, and 2B at this time. Announcements will be made in the future when Pre-Registration for additional phases begins.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

FREDERICK COUNTY:

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

ALLEGANY COUNTY:

  • Allegany County Health Department:
    • Allegany County Health Department is currently vaccinating Phases 1A-C and 2A.
    • 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, 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
306,681 29.189% 154,699 14.724% 13,011  1.238%

FREDERICK COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
69,312 26.705% 37,465 14.435% 3,701 1.426% 

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
31,227 20.673% 20,024 13.257% 1,422 0.941%

ALLEGANY COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
16,683 23.692% 9,621 13.663% 592 0.841%

GARRETT COUNTY:

First Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Second Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated Single Doses Administered Proportion of Population Vaccinated
7,492 25.822% 4,847 16.706% 170 0.586%

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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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