BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) Maryland is reporting its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since March 30, 2020.
According to the governor, the state’s 7-day positivity rate, at 2.51%, has matched its lowest level on record.
“From the very beginning of this crisis, we Marylanders truly have been all in this fight together,” said Gov. Hogan. “Today’s key health metrics show that, after a long, hard-fought battle, we are nearing the end of this pandemic as we finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. Those who have not yet been vaccinated are strongly advised to immediately do so. The easiest way to be protected from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated right away.”
Residents are able to drive up to the vaccination sites at Six Flags in Prince George s County, Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland and Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen without an appointment.
“Expanding no-appointment vaccinations is another way we are working to make it as easy as possible for people to get vaccinated,” said Governor Hogan. “Our goal throughout this massive effort remains the same to provide a vaccine to every single Marylander who wants one.”
Drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations are available at the @SixFlagsDC, Regency Furniture Stadium, & Ripken Stadium. You can drive to any of these sites for a vaccination without an appointment. https://t.co/N4VQONe75w#NoArmLeftBehind#GoVAXMaryland@MDHealthDeptpic.twitter.com/KX1rIvypc7
The congressman and former mayor discuss vaccination mandates, herd immunity, the Tuskegee Study, concerns regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and more.
“This is a once and lifetime pandemic we want to get everybody out of it. We’ve lost too many people in our communities to this disease.”- Rep. Mfume
Dr. David Wilson receiving his COVID-19 vaccine
BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University and Kim Dobson Sydnor, Dean of the School of Community Health and Policy at MSU, join Dr. Kaye for WEAA’s
COVID-19: All in This Together series.
Kim Sydnor, Dean
Dean Sydnor and Dr. Wilson discuss the spike in coronavirus infections in Baltimore, the concept of herd immunity and concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccination.