Mass Vaccination Site Opens Friday At Mall In Columbia

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The mass vaccination site located at the Mall in Columbia will have a soft opening in the previous Lord & Taylor space Friday on an appointment-only basis. It will be open weekly from Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will administer 1,000 doses each day.

“Howard County is a central location in Maryland and easily accessible to many residents from across the state,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said. “We worked diligently with the governor and our state partners to finalize logistical details and agreements for this site, and are excited to see it open this week. While 53.5 percent of Howard County residents have received at least a first dose and 37 percent of residents are fully vaccinated, we welcome this opportunity to expand availability to even more of our residents and the region.”

Assistance will be available to any resident with accessibility needs. Residents must bring a valid photo identification and no citizenship questions will be asked. Residents may register with the state by calling 1 (855) MD-GOVAX or by visiting COVIDVax.Maryland.gov.