Local Health Departments See 54% Increase In Vaccine Supplies

MARYLAND — Allocations of the COVID-19 vaccine directed to local health departments have increased by 54 percent since the week of Feb. 8, the governor's office shared Monday. The state distributes vaccines to mass vaccination sites as well as to an expanding network of vaccine providers within each state jurisdiction, including hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments, primary care physicians and community health centers. More than 350 providers are listed at covidvax.maryland.gov.

“We appreciate the critical role that our local health departments play in the vaccination effort, especially when it comes to ensuring equitable access to vaccines,” Maryland Department of Health Acting Secretary Dennis R. Schrader said in a statement. “Expanding capacity, access and increasing vaccine confidence remain top priorities as we move into Phase 2 and work to ensure that we do not leave anyone behind.”

As of March 22, 4,400 first doses have been distributed to Anne Arundel County Health Department. Baltimore City Health Department has received 4,500 doses, which includes 500 doses that have been directed to be transferred to the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Baltimore County Health Department has been given 6,300 first doses and Carroll County Health Department has 1,300 first doses of the vaccine. Harford County Health Department has received 1,900 first doses of the vaccine and the Howard County Health Department has been given 2,500 first doses of the vaccine. Montgomery County Health Department has received 8,000 first doses while Prince George's County Health Department has 6,900 first doses.

State health officials continue to provide direct assistance to support local health department clinics, deploying volunteers and vaccinators across the state. The state also is administering $114.2 million in funding to support local vaccination efforts.