Residents 65 and older in Prince George’s County can now undertake COVID-19 vaccine shots at clinics as Maryland’s second most populous county increases its suitability for shots.
Residents 65 and older in Prince George’s County can now start getting COVID-19 vaccine shots at clinics run in the province as Maryland’s second most populous county increases admissions to the vaccines.
The province announced on Monday that it is entering phase 1c of the vaccine deployment plan. This phase includes residents 65 and older, people receiving hospital treatment for serious medical conditions and essential workers at high risk for exposure, such as workers in a grocery store.
The province said in a news release that even with the expansion, the vaccination clinics run by the province will still prioritize residents aged 75 and older.
According to census data, there are about 80,000 people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the country.
People who live and work in the country are eligible for vaccine appointments in the country, but they must register with the country in advance. Health departments then use the list to host appointments. There are no walk-in opportunities at the vaccination clinics of the health department.
“I am delighted to announce that we continue to offer everyone eligible for Phase 1C the opportunity to be vaccinated against our COVID-19 by our Department of Health,” said Angela Alsobrooks, Provincial Executive Officer. said a statement.
‘Our vaccination rates have increased significantly over the last few weeks, and I encourage everyone in Phase 1C to make sure you are pre-registered so that you can join the growing number of Prince Georgians who are proud to be protected from COVID-19. “
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In general, nearly 120,000 provincial residents have received at least one dose of one of the coronavirus vaccines, either through a province-run clinic or through appointments at retail pharmacies, hospitals or state-owned sites where admission has already been extended to phase 1c.
The percentage of residents of the province who received at least a first dose is only 12% of the country’s population – the lowest in the state – but the province has recently seen progress in building up vaccinations.
Of the more than 37,000 first doses distributed to the health department, almost all have so far been placed in the arms of provincial residents, according to the province’s vaccination board.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan moved the state to Phase 1c in late January. However, given the limited supply of vaccine doses, many clinics run by local health departments have moved more slowly to expand suitability. Neighboring Montgomery County, Maryland, moved to Phase 1 earlier this month.
Last week, Hogan and Alsobrooks said as many as 2,100 appointments a week at the state-run Mass Vaccination Clinic in the Six Flags theme park would set aside for Prince George County residents on the county’s pre-registration list.
Another large-scale site is planned for the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, in partnership with the state’s vaccine task force, which is expected to advance to 980 shots by the end of the month.
Phase 1c in Prince George’s County
Phase 1C includes:
- Adults 65-74 years old
- Individuals treated in a hospital (including outpatient centers for hospitals) AND diagnosed with at least one of the following conditions:
- Cancer patients in active treatment
- End-stage renal disease patients requiring renal dialysis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Recipients of solid organ transplants
- Sickle cell patients
- Diabetic patients (types 1 and 2)
- Health and human service workers not treated in phase 1A, such as:
- Public health workers
- Laboratory services
- Vaccine manufacturing
- Aging departments, social services, human services
- Veterinarians
- Public safety workers not treated in Phase 1A
- Essential workers at high risk for exposure
- Food and agricultural workers
- Grocery store workers
- Postal service workers
- Public transport workers
- Spirituality and religious leadership
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