MARYLAND, USA — On Thursday it became official: Maryland hit a major milestone of administering at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to 80% of residents age 12 and older.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Saturday that the state had just surpassed the milestone of administering more than 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations. Currently, the total is up to 7,567,750 vaccinations.
To date, the state has administered at least one dose to 81.2% of Marylanders 18 and older as well as 94.8% of Marylanders 65 and older.
“Maryland has not only already passed our goal of vaccinating 80% of adults 18 and older, we have now surpassed 80% of all eligible Marylanders vaccinated against COVID-19. Our primary mission remains getting first shots in arms, so we can ensure as many Marylanders as possible are protected and no arm is left behind. The vaccines are very safe, very effective, and they are widely available through pharmacies, primary care providers, and mobile clinics across the state,” Hogan stated via press release.
The state is continuing to focus on making vaccines accessible with their initiatives, entitled the No Arm Left Behind and the GoVAX Mobile Summer Tour. The following upcoming events are scheduled for more Marylanders to get their shot.
Sandy Point State Park: Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at Sandy Point State Park on the main plaza leading to the beach from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through (and including) Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.
The Maryland State Fair: Through Sept. 6, the Baltimore County Department of Health is providing vaccinations to fair visitors at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium. The vaccination clinic is located in the Exhibition Hall and will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day.
Maryland Renaissance Festival: Beginning on Aug. 28, a clinic will be located outside the main gate at 1821 Crownsville Road in Annapolis on Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The state is also still moving forward with its $1 million VaxU Promotion to provide $50,000 scholarships to 12- to 17-year-olds who get vaccinated.
The final drawing will be held on Labor Day when four Maryland students will win a $50,000 college scholarship.