The Health Department and hospital have combined to deliver 27,721 first-dose vaccinations to date, about 10.7% of the population. Since the virus first appeared in Frederick County in March 2020, a total of 16,249 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among county residents, and 248 citizens have died as a result. Anyone 75 years or older who has not yet received a vaccine may call 30 for English to schedule an appointment. To pre-register, please complete a Vaccine Interest Form at /CovidVaccine. The Health Department is currently vaccinating people in priority groups 1A, 1B and will begin vaccinating people who are 65 years and older who live or work in Frederick County. The statewide vaccine rollout is in its ninth week, and to date the Frederick County Health Department has received a total of 13,650 doses. Only 1,500 doses were provided to the Health Department this week, 1,300 directly from the State of Maryland, and another 200 reallocated from Frederick Health Hospital. More than 62,000 people have pre-registered with the Health Department. When more vaccine becomes available, vaccine clinics will be expanded to more locations, including a drive-through option.” ![]() Our public health officials have requested more vaccine, and have specifically requested an allocation of doses for our educators. “Frederick County is ready to deliver vaccine as soon as we receive it,” County Executive Gardner said. ![]() Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner last week said that County-run vaccination clinics are prepared to ramp up distribution efforts once additional COVID-19 vaccine doses are allocated to the Frederick County Health Department.
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