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In preparation for Phase 2, Maryland Department of Health increases vaccine allocations for local health departments
Baltimore, MD – With Phase 2 of Maryland’s vaccine distribution plan set to take effect, the Maryland Department of Health continues to increase direct vaccine allocations to the state’s 24 local health departments. Overall, allocations to local health departments have increased by 54% since the week of February 8.
The state allocates vaccines to mass vaccination sites as well as an expanding network of vaccine providers within each state jurisdiction, including hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments, primary care physicians, and community health centers. More than 350 providers are listed at covidvax.maryland.gov.
“We appreciate the critical role that our local health departments play in the vaccination effort, especially when it comes to ensuring equitable access to vaccines,” said MDH Acting Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “Expanding capacity, access, and increasing vaccine confidence remain top priorities as we move into Phase 2 and work to ensure that we do not leave anyone behind.”
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Local Health Department |
Week 15 (3/22) Allocation
(First Dose) |
Notes |
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Allegany County Health Department |
500 |
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Anne Arundel County Health Department |
4,400 |
|
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Baltimore City Health Department |
4,500 |
Includes 500 doses directed to be transferred to University of Maryland-Baltimore, on behalf of BCHD. |
|
Baltimore County Health Department |
6,300 |
|
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Calvert County Health
Department |
700 |
|
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Caroline County Health
Department |
400 |
|
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Carroll County Health
Department |
1,300 |
|
|
Cecil County Health Department |
900 |
|
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Charles County Health Department |
1,400 |
|
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Dorchester County Health Department |
500 |
|
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Frederick County Health Department |
2,000 |
|
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Garrett County Health Department |
300 |
|
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Harford County Health Department |
1,900 |
|
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Howard County Health Department |
2,500 |
|
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Kent County Health Department |
300 |
|
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Montgomery County Health Department |
8,000 |
|
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Prince George’s County Health Department |
6,900 |
|
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Queen Anne’s County Health Department |
400 |
|
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Somerset County Health Department |
500 |
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St. Mary’s County Health Department |
1,700 |
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Talbot County Health Department |
300 |
|
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Washington County Health Department |
500 |
|
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Wicomico County Health Department |
800 |
|
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Worcester County Health Department |
400 |
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NOTE: Allocations are made to local health departments on a pro rata basis.
In addition, state health officials continue to provide direct assistance to support local health department clinics, deploying volunteers and vaccinators across the state. The state is also administering $114.2 million in funding to support local vaccination efforts.
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