According to health officials, Pfizer and Moderna are ramping up their COVID-19 vaccine production to combat the nationwide shortage. Meanwhile, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been authorized by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for emergency use. Montgomery County leaders say if they get more doses to meet the high demand, it will increase […]
Virtual Conversation Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns in the Black Community
A panel of elected officials and local health experts held a virtual community conversation on Monday about COVID-19 and its specific impact on the local Black community.
The forum focused on raising awareness and addressing concerns some residents have regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the access they have to it.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discussed how the virus has disproportionately impacted African Americans, not only nationwide but also locally.
According to the Montgomery County Vaccine Distribution Dashboard, as of Feb. 25, more than 137,000 residents have received their first vaccine dose, which is about 13% of the population, and more than 60,000 residents are fully vaccinated.