Md. opens vaccines for everyone over 16-years-old
FILE – In this Monday, April 20, 2020 file photo, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at a news conference in Annapolis, Md., with his wife, Yumi Hogan, right, where the governor announced Maryland has received a shipment from a South Korean company to boost the state’s ability to conduct tests for COVID-19 by 500,000. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)
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UPDATED 8:55 AM PT – Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Maryland has expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Monday that starting Tuesday all residents 16-years-old and up will be able to get vaccinated at any of the state’s vaccination sites.
“We urge Marylanders to please get vaccinated just as soon as you are able to,” stated the governor. “These vaccines are proven to be safe and effective and are provided at no costs.”
However, those who are 16 and 17-years-old will only be able to get the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only vaccine approved by the FDA for those ages.
Maryland has officially surpassed the milestone of 3 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, and ranks 15th in the nation for daily rate of doses administered.
All Marylanders 16+ are now eligible at our mass vaccination sites. Pre-register now: https://t.co/MjHeoZ5E5J pic.twitter.com/iBwItNh29A
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) April 6, 2021
“Getting vaccinated will help keep you, your family and your community healthy and safe,” Gov. Hogan continued. He stressed getting more people vaccinated as quickly as possible is the best defense against the coronavirus.
I’m here at M&T Bank Stadium with Lt. Governor @BoydKRutherford, @MDNG BG Janeen Birckhead, and Maryland faith leaders to encourage all Marylanders to get vaccinated.
Watch live: https://t.co/zOtWQDfGdB
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) April 6, 2021