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Montgomery County health officials encourage youth to get vaccinated now that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for the 12-15-year-old age group. According to the county’s Vaccination Distribution Dashboard, more than 20,000 kids have gotten their first dose so far– including 15-year-old Anthony Luna-Lopez of Silver Spring. Lopez shares his experience of getting the vaccine […]
Hucker: ‘We’ve Made it Easier Than Ever to Get a Vaccine’
Montgomery County is making it easier for residents 16 years old and up to get vaccinated now that more doses are available.
Council President Tom Hucker says although 42% of residents are fully vaccinated so far, there’s still more work to do. In an effort to accommodate locals, COVID-19 vaccine site hours have been extended.
“Having so many vaccines to use is a game-changer for all of us and public health, but only if residents take advantage. The message for our residents is don’t delay. Get your shots today,” said Hucker during his weekly virtual media briefing on Monday.
J&J Vaccine Doses on Stand-by as County Awaits Guidance
The CDC recently recommended the use of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine to resume after a temporary pause nationwide.
Local health leaders say they are waiting for guidance from the state before administering the refrigerated J&J doses already on hand before the pause.
Montgomery County Deputy Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers explains where the J&J doses will be deployed once there’s a direction from the state.
County leaders say the pause of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine should not be a deterrent for residents who have not gotten vaccinated yet, as Moderna and Pfizer doses are other available options.
Montgomery County could relax restrictions as soon as tomorrow
By Tom Fitzgerald and FOX 5 Digital Team
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Montgomery County could begin opening up considerably more as soon as tomorrow.
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Montgomery County has now hit the 50% mark for county residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19vaccine, and that means it could take big step toward easing restrictions as soon as tomorrow.
In addition:
- Tables and chairs could be moved inside
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The new guidelines could go into effect as soon as Tuesday at 5 p.m. We will continue to increase, and as we continue to push for more individuals to get vaccinated and pre-register, we’re looking at our strategies to afford them greater access, so it may be memorial day, maybe before memorial day I cant give you a definitive timeline on that, said Montgomery County Deputy Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers.