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State Roundup: Study finds Maryland economy weathering pandemic better than most states
After two attempted appointments and months of Senate scrutiny, Dennis Schrader was finally sworn in as health secretary by Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday. Former Sen. Sandy Schrader, now deputy planning secretary, held the Bible. Governor s Office photo by Joe Andrucyk
STUDY: MARYLAND ECONOMY WEATHERS PANDEMIC BETTER THAN MOST: Maryland’s economy has weathered the storm of the coronavirus pandemic better than that of the economies of the overwhelming majority of states in the nation, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday. Bryan Renbaum of Maryland Reporter reports that the study found that Maryland’s economy is the ninth least hit by the pandemic. Louisiana’s economy is the hardest hit by the pandemic and Washington’s economy is the least hit.
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All Marylanders 16 and up can get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday.
Hogan s order is effective Tuesday for state mass vaccination sites and next Monday for all providers in the state.
The only caveat is for Marylanders who are 16 and 17, who will only be able to get the Pfizer vaccine. That is because it is the only shot approved for that age group.
Originally, the state was supposed to make this move into the third phase of the vaccine rollout on April 27. But the timeline was moved up in light of an increased allotment of doses from the federal government and an expectation that that will continue. However, Hogan reminded Marylanders that eligibility and availability are two different things.
All Maryland residents 16 and up to be vaccine eligible
BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) All Maryland residents 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated at mass vaccination sites on Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced.
That same group will be eligible to schedule appointments through all providers starting next Monday, the governor said at a news conference. Residents 16 and up represent Phase 3 of the state s rollout plan.
“Appointments for any remaining individuals in Phase 1 or Phase 2 will continue to be prioritized,” Hogan said. “And Marylanders 16 or 17 years of age will only be able to utilize clinics that are providing the Pfizer vaccine, as it is only one that is currently approved by the (Food and Drug Administration) for ages 16 and over.”
According to Carroll County Health Department statistics that Health Officer Ed Singer shared during Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, 51,526 county residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.