BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — More than 2.7 million people in Maryland have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
State health officials say 67.6% of residents over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan announced a new incentive called ‘Vax Cash’ in an effort to get more Marylanders vaccinated.
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Maryland has now surpassed 5.8 million vaccinations. If you haven’t yet gotten your shot, there’s no better time.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 21, 2021
If you need one more good reason, go out and get vaccinated for a chance to win a share of $2 million! https://t.co/MjHeoZ5E5J #VaxToWin pic.twitter.com/kGzBfLYJWT
As of Friday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reports an increase of 443 new cases within 24 hours.
Virus-related hospitalizations continue to drop. Currently, 521 patients are hospitalized due to the coronavirus.
The state’s positivity rate is 2.07%.
Data shows, 14 more virus-related deaths have been reported.
Today, @MDHealthDept reports 457,527 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Maryland.
— Maryland Department of Health (@MDHealthDept) May 21, 2021
The statewide positivity rate is now 2.07%.
Maryland has 8,782 deaths, 3,439,448 negative tests and 10,588 patients have been released from isolation.https://t.co/9LEHaSDimJ pic.twitter.com/KtaJADXg9T
Get your shot for a shot to win! #GoVAXMaryland
— GoVAX Maryland (@GoVAXMaryland) May 20, 2021
To schedule an appointment at one of Maryland’s mass vaccination sites, visit https://t.co/82O7moMsDQ or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). https://t.co/9Skrd1htci
