Wilmington Mayor Announces Availability Of Free Coronavirus Vaccines At The Grazin' In The Grass City Park Events This Month

Press release from the City of Wilmington:

May 11, 2021

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today announced that the City, in partnership with CarePort MD, will offer FREE COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals aged 16 and over at three Grazin’ in the Grass music events in City parks this month.

You are invited to receive a free vaccine on the following dates and at the following locations:

• Thursday, May 13 at Elbert Park, Townsend and C Streets, from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, May 20 at Herman Holloway Sr. Park, 6th and Lombard Streets
• Thursday, May 27 at Haynes Park, 32nd and Harrison Streets

The Mayor today thanked City Parks and Recreation, CarePort MD, the Wilmington Community Advisory Council (WCAC), United Way, the Latin American Community Center, and numerous other community partners who have united to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 across our City.

Mayor Purzycki said the City will be able to move past the negative effects of the pandemic as more and more residents get vaccinated. The Mayor said the virus is still a concern, so he urged residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible. To assist in this effort, the Mayor said the City will make every effort to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at as many events as possible throughout the summer. Mayor Purzycki also asked residents to continue to get tested for the virus, wear a mask, avoid large indoor crowds, and wash their hands regularly.

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