Page 5 - Becker Hospital Review News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

State senators get few answers on why Black Marylanders are vaccinated 3 times less than white residents Black residents comprise 31% of Maryland’s population, but 16.8% of the state’s vaccines went to people who reported Black ethnicity. Author: Mike Valerio Updated: 11:19 PM EST March 8, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, Md. While Black Marylanders represent 31% of the state’s population, only 16.8% of Maryland’s vaccines went to people who reported Black ethnicity, Maryland health metrics showed Monday. The disparity became more dramatic when compared with vaccination rates for Maryland’s white residents. About 58% of the state is white. By Monday, white residents received 59.8% of the state’s vaccines so far.

United statesGoucher collegePrince george countyPrince georgeDennisr schraderLarry hoganBrian witteJohns hopkinsAnne arundelJaneen birckheadMaryland national guardBlack marylandersWhile black marylandersClarence lamHealth secretary dennisBecker hospital review