The Baltimore City Health Department has announced it will begin sending text messages to residents encouraging them to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases after laboratories processed 173 samples with a test-positivity rate of 7.5 percent, as well as two.
Updated: 11:12 AM EDT Apr 30, 2021 Jenny Fulginiti Digital Editor Face masks will no longer be required to be worn outdoors in Baltimore City, with exceptions, the mayor and health commissioner announced Friday. Additionally, in-person college commencement ceremonies may also resume.|| COVID-19 updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||The new health order, issued by Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, aligns Baltimore City with the state of Maryland order and new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance regarding mask wearing for people who are vaccinated.Beginning immediately, people will not be required to wear face coverings while outdoors, unless they are attending events in outdoor venues, such as concerts, sporting events and other live performances held outdoors. The CDC’s latest guidance demonstrates the clear benefits of being vaccinated for Baltimore City residents, said Mayor Brandon Scott. By get
Updated: 5:11 PM EDT Apr 22, 2021 Jenny Fulginiti Digital Editor A discovered 80 vials, equating to about 800 doses of the Moderna vaccine, were improperly handled at the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort Meade, the Army said.|| COVID-19 updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||It was discovered on April 12 that the vials were improperly handled outside of the manufacturer s temperature guidance.The vaccines were administered to patrons on April 7 and April 12 at the McGill Training Center in Fort Meade. Maryland online vaccination site locator Vaccine Data Dashboard Maryland vaccination plan FAQs Moderna and the Immunization Health Branch of the Health Branch Agency have determined that vaccines given provide n0 risk of harm to the recipient. However, it is unsure if the provided doses provide protection. Therefore, repeat doses are being offered to recipients.If you believe you received the tainted