M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Registration Opens

BALTIMORE, MD — Registration has opened for those looking to get vaccinated at the M&T Bank Stadium site. It is the second mass vaccination site in Baltimore; the first opened at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 5.

Although a limited number of appointment slots opened for registration Monday, state officials say more will be made available on a rolling basis. Organizers plan to fill between 250 and 500 appointments slots in the first few days.

Vaccinations will start at M&T Bank Stadium Thursday, Feb. 25.

The University of Maryland Medical System will operate the site with the Maryland Department of Health, Maryland National Guard, Maryland Stadium Authority and Baltimore Ravens.

"I want to thank all of our partners who have worked to convert M&T Bank Stadium into a mass vaccination site," Gov. Larry Hogan said in a statement Monday. "The opening of our next state-run mass vaccination site is another milestone toward ending this pandemic."

In the past several days, the governor marked a few other milestones in the coronavirus fight:

• The statewide coronavirus positivity rate dropped below 4 percent on a rolling, seven-day average Monday, Feb. 22, for the first time since Nov. 2.
• Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Maryland dropped below 1,000 Sunday, Feb. 21, for the first time since Nov. 16.
• Maryland has administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccines as of Friday, Feb. 19.

Currently the state is in phase 1 of its vaccination plan, meaning those who are age 65 and up, living in congregate facilities, suffering from certain health conditions and working in some professions may be vaccinated.

"As supply increases, this site will serve thousands of Marylanders each day," Hogan said.

Those eligible for an appointment at the M&T Bank Stadium mass vaccination site can register in two ways:

• Complete the form at covidvax.maryland.gov.
• Call 855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.daily. Wait times may be long.

A soft opening at the M&T Bank Stadium mass vaccination site will occur Thursday, Feb. 25, and Friday, Feb. 26.

Here's when there will be appointment slots at the M&T Bank Stadium mass vaccination site:

• 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25
• 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26
• 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27
• 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28
• 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. on Monday, March 1
• 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2

Starting March 2 and moving forward, appointments will be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Vaccinations will be by appointment only, with no walk-ups.

M&T Bank Stadium is at 1101 Russell Street, which is accessible by public transportation.

Those who have appointments should enter the stadium on Hamburg Street at Gate A near the statues of Ray Lewis and Johnny Unitas.

Free parking is available at Lot B for those getting vaccinated. There are spaces for those with disabilities.

More Mass Vaccination Sites Coming

The state is still finalizing locations for mass vaccination sites in Western Maryland, Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.

Six Flags America in Prince George's County and the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore have been operating mass vaccination sites since Feb. 5.

Health care providers, pharmacies and local health departments are also vaccinating people. To find places offering eligible Marylanders the COVID-19 vaccine, visit covidvax.maryland.gov or call 211. All COVID-19 vaccinations are by appointment only.

See Also:

• MD Administers 1M Vaccine Doses; Hogan Says Supply Still Scarce
• Baltimore Convention Center Mass Vaccination Site Opens Feb. 5
• MD Launches Hotline For Coronavirus Vaccines
• 'It's Like Winning The Lottery': Maryland Opens Two Mass Vaccination Sites
• MD Pharmacies Will Give Vaccine; Hogan Touts Network During Visit