HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATES OVER 750 PEOPLE IN PHASE 1A
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jennifer Johnson
(410) 219-3947 (Office)
(410) 251-5379 (Cell)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATES OVER 750 PEOPLE IN PHASE 1A
(January 8, 2021, Salisbury, MD) Since the week of December 21st, the Wicomico County Health Department (WiCHD) has held six vaccination clinics for those individuals listed in Phase 1A. Throughout these six clinics, WiCHD administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 751 people. Of those vaccinations, 507 were administered this week alone. The health department also continues to contact other individuals within Phase 1A in Wicomico County to schedule vaccinations as WiCHD receives more vaccine supplies.
In following the State of Maryland’s updated COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, the Wicomico County Health Department continues to schedule vaccinations for only those listed in Phase 1A such as:
- Front line hospital staff and health care workers,
- Nursing home residents/staff
- Law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS
- Correctional health care staff and officers
- Front line judiciary staff
The Health Department is in the process of contacting those in Phase 1A. Please bring the following to the vaccination center:
- Proof of employment as a licensed/registered health care worker (if staff member of a healthcare provider’s office, must provide proof of employment on company letterhead)
- Proof of licensure from a Maryland health care board (ex. Nursing license, CNA license, dental license, etc.)
- For more information about the COVID-19 vaccines visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov . Information about the vaccine distribution in Maryland and priority phases can be found at www.covidlink.maryland.gov . Want to stay updated on local COVID-19 news? Connect with the health department at www.wicomicohealth.org or through our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram (WicomicoHealth) or Twitter (@WicomicoHealth).
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