COVID-19 Vaccination Request Form Launches in Baltimore County

Baltimore County, Maryland — The Baltimore County Health Department has created a register for anyone wishing to receive a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials advise that registering vaccines in order is not the same as booking.

“We will vaccinate as many people as possible, save lives, and vaccinate as soon as we can see the end of this deadly pandemic,” Mayor Johnny Orzewski said in a statement on Friday. Said in. Registry.

More than 1,000 Baltimore County residents have died of COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus, according to state health data released on Friday, January 15.

There were 43,403 confirmed cases of the virus in Baltimore County, and 1,016 residents died of COVID-19, the Maryland Department of Health reported Friday.

“The Baltimore County Health Department is ready to successfully administer all doses of the vaccine we receive,” said Dr. Gregory Wm. Brunch said in a statement. “Implementing an efficient vaccination program saves lives, and that is our main goal here in Baltimore County.”

Since receiving the first shipment of vaccines on December 23, 2020, the Baltimore County Health Department reports that as of Friday, it had given 10,715 doses of the highest number of district health departments in Maryland. I am. An additional 5,850 doses are planned for next week, according to county health officials.

COVID-19 vaccine registration form www.baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccineregistry..

The process looks like this:

• Fill out the online form It indicates whether you live or work in Baltimore County and identifies groups to be vaccinated based on your health, living conditions, or work.
• Baltimore County will contact you on how to schedule your appointment once you qualify and when the vaccine is available.

When you fill out the form, you will see the following message: “Thank you for completing the Baltimore County COVID-19 Vaccine Request Form. This form is not a COVID-19 Vaccine Registration. Once the vaccine is available, the Baltimore County staff will schedule a reservation. Additional information will be provided regarding this. Residents should check regularly. Baltimore County COVID-19 Web Page And stay tuned for local media for the latest updates as well as social media pages. Note: Vaccine supply is limited nationwide.Please be patient as we strive to provide everyone in the priority group with the opportunity to book vaccines... “

The Baltimore County Health Department schedules a vaccine clinic next week, depending on the number of vaccines received from the state each week. When the clinic is scheduled, the department reports that it will send an email to a limited number of eligible individuals using the booking sign-up link.

visit baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccine For updates.

Due to the time it takes to reach all eligible groups, health officials advise residents to keep wearing masks, keep at least 6 feet away from each other, and avoid large gatherings.

As of Friday, January 15, the Baltimore County Health Department is in Phase 1A of the Maryland Immunization Program. Phase 1A includes healthcare professionals, first-time responders, care facility residents and staff, and other public security personnel.

Montgomery Village enters Phase 1B Vaccine distribution plan Monday, January 18th. This includes people over the age of 75, education and government workers, livelihood support and other congregation settings.

Here’s how Baltimore County characterizes them in Phases 1A and 1B:

Phase 1A

• Health care workers
• First responder
• Residents and staff of nursing homes

Phase 1B

• Residents over 75 years old
• Residents of Assisted Living, Independent Living, Developmental Disabilities, or Behavioral Health Group Homes and Other Complexes
• High-risk imprisoned individuals
• Individuals involved in the continuation of government vaccination
• Continuity of government, education including teachers from kindergarten to high school, individuals providing support staff
• Child care provider