Governor Hogan is holding a press conference to provide a Covid update to Marylanders.
Below you’ll see notes from his press conference, as tweeted by his Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall:
Vaccine
Earlier today Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement on a vaccine mandate for county employees.
The statement can be seen below:
Today’s $40,000 VaxCash Winner is From MoCo
Today (Saturday, May 29th), the VaxCash winner of the $40,000 was from MoCo. Maryland Lottery announced that the winner on the fifth day was from North Potomac.
The age group in the County with the lowest number of vaccinated individuals is residents between 16- and 35-years of age—and the County hopes to increase those numbers. Those in this group can make vaccine appointments through County health department-sponsored clinics and through retail pharmacies throughout the community. The County has one of the highest rates of vaccination in Maryland.
With an increasing number of vaccinated residents, fewer appointments are being offered at the State’s mass vaccination site on the campus of Montgomery College in Germantown. However, more clinics are being offered near where people live, shop and go to school. See clinic details and appointment links for more details.
Governor Hogan Announces Vaccine Incentive Partnership with Ledo Pizza
Per the State of Maryland:
Gaithersburg-Based Novavax Initiates Pediatric Expansion for Phase 3 Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine
Per Novavax:
Governor Hogan Announces Financial Incentive Program for State Employees to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Per the State of Maryland:
No-Appointment Vaccinations Now Available at 9 Mass Vaccination Sites
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has begun drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations at the Six Flags America, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium mass vaccination sites. Marylanders are now able to drive up to these sites for a vaccination without an appointment.
County Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Per Montgomery County:
”I’d like to share some positive news on the covid vaccination rates in Montgomery County.
Maryland Moves Into Phase 2B Starting Today
Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, Maryland is now in Phase 2B of its vaccination plan.