HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATION CLINICS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jennifer Johnson
(410) 219-3947 (Office)
(410) 251-5379 (Cell)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATION CLINICS
(March 5, 2021, Salisbury, MD) Since the week of December 21st, the Wicomico County Health Department (WiCHD) has held thirty-eight vaccination clinics for those individuals listed in Phase 1A, 1B and 1C (65+ ONLY). Throughout these clinics, WiCHD administered the first doses and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 10,961 people. Of those vaccinations, 1,932 were administered this week.
Vaccination efforts continue to prioritize the individuals in 1B and individuals 65+ years within Phase 1C ONLY. Please email [email protected] and include your age or what phase you fall in and how you qualify for that phase. The Health Department will email you a link to make an appointment when appointments are available (DO NOT SHARE THE LINK). The Maryland Dept. of Health (MDH) is planning a Mass Vaccination Clinic in Salisbury for the middle of March, as soon as details are finalized it will be sent out.
In following the State of Maryland’s updated COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, the Wicomico County Health Department will continue to schedule individuals within Phases 1B and 1C (65+ ONLY) such as:
Phase 1B |
Phase 1C |
· Individuals 75+ · Education staff: K-12 teachers, support staff, and child care providers · Higher education teachers |
· Individuals 65+ |
For those with scheduled appointments, please bring the following to the vaccination center:
- Proof of age (Drivers License)
- Proof of employment (Wicomico Public Schools ID, Day Care Providers company letterhead)
- Assisted Living/Group Homes will be vaccinated on site
- Government ID
Information about the vaccine distribution in Maryland and priority phases can be found at 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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