Posted on 10/25/21
| News Source: WBAL
According to Gov. Larry Hogan, 98% of seniors receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to decline across the board.
“As one of the most vaccinated states, Maryland’s case rate and positivity rate are among the lowest in the country, and they are continuing to drop,” Hogan said. “Maintaining immunity is critical to keeping our health and economic recovery going, and we urge eligible Marylanders to get a booster shot as soon as possible.”
Positivity Rate, Case Rate, Hospitalizations Continue to Decline Across the Board:
- Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate (3.21%) has declined by 37.1% since Aug. 22.
- Maryland’s COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 (12.6) has declined by 39.4% since Sept. 15.
- Maryland’s COVID-19 hospitalizations (609) have declined by 27.9% since Sept. 9, and are down 68.8% from their peak.
- The state is reporting a total of five pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations, which represents 0.8% of total COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide.
During his COVID-19 update this afternoon, Hogan announced Maryland has administered 280,000 booster shots.
To help Marylanders determine their eligibility for a booster, the state launched a new portal on its COVID-19 website where you can enter your information and get clear guidance. Marylanders can also call 855-MD-GOVAX to find out where booster shots are available.
"The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are working extremely well and remain the most effective tool in our fight against this pandemic," Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader said at the news conference. "These vaccines have demonstrated their ability to prevent severe illness, hospitalization and drastically reduce your chances of dying from COVID-19."
More Than 8.3 Million Vaccinations, Nearly 280,000 Booster Shots Administered:
To date, Maryland has reported 8,321,465 vaccinations.
- 98% of Marylanders 65 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- 85.9% of Marylanders 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- 84.9% of Marylanders 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Maryland has administered 279,297 booster shots, and state health officials continue to conduct outreach to eligible individuals.