1/16/2021, 12:44 a.m. Howard County Health Department Expands Staffing for Large-scale Vaccination Efforts Courtesy Photo
In response to the need for large-scale community COVID-19 vaccinations, the Howard County Health Department is working with Howard County Government, partner agencies, volunteers and students to expand its vaccination workforce. Ongoing staff recruitment, hiring and training efforts will ensure the County can meet capacity needs as significant vaccination efforts begin.
The Health Department estimates there are up to 15,000 healthcare workers and first responders included in Phase 1A. It is estimated that there are more than 18,000 adults ages 75 and older living in Howard County. In total, it is estimated that there are more than 95,000 people included in Phases 1A, 1B and 1C in Howard County that will be eligible to receive vaccination in the coming weeks. In total there are more than 250,000 Howard County residents over the age of 16 who
For most of the coronavirus pandemic, Howard County’s metrics have been better than the statewide numbers, sometimes even by a considerable amount. However, the county’s numbers are now only slightly better than the state.
Howard school system Superintendent Michael Martirano said the district’s plan is for the limited in-person small group support that was being provided in the fall to restart Feb. 1. Then, on April 14, the rolling out of a hybrid model for the general student population could begin, subject to board approval.
I was able to take a little time off mid-day yesterday and attend the press conference in Howard County concerning the Community Update of Phase 1A COVID-19 Vaccinations. I was able to ask one question at the end of that press conference. Here is that question:
“Question about the National Guard Emergency Response teams. A couple of days ago Governor Hogan mentions he was going to begin to dispatch those to the jurisdictions. Have they arrived in Howard County and if so what is their role at this point?”
The response from Dr. Maura Rossman, Howard County Health Officer was:
Howard County opens new RV to provide harm reduction services, including HIV testing and Narcan training tribuneledgernews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribuneledgernews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.