COVID-19 Weekly Update for January 8, 2021

Carroll County MD Government sent this bulletin at 01/08/2021 02:30 PM EST

COVID-19 Weekly Update for January 8, 2021

Maryland has updated COVID-19 vaccine priority groups to include 1C. Currently, Maryland is in stage 1A for vaccine distribution. Stay up-to-date on vaccination priority groups, get answers to FAQs and learn about what you can do to keep slowing the spread of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/vaxplanFAQs

The Carroll County Health Department is working with local, state, and federal partners to prepare for COVID-19 vaccination. The first groups who will be vaccinated are hospital-based health care workers, staff and residents of long-term care facilities, and first responders. We do not yet have full details on which groups will be included in the next priority level. Click here for FAQ's

The Board of County Commissioners got the weekly COVID-19 report from Health Office Ed Singer. In Mr. Singers presentation he shared numbers of cases and commented that the virus is worse than it has been in Carroll County, MD. Watch his presentation here.

Using Gyms, Fitness Centers, or Studios From the CDC

Exercising and physical activity are important for physical and mental health and should be continued for healthy living, especially during the coronavirus crisis. However, it is necessary to take precautions to reduce exposure to and transmission of COVID-19. The main way by which people are infected with COVID-19 is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus. COVID-19 has been shown to spread at gyms, fitness classes, and studios.

Some fitness centers offer a "crowd meter" on their website for individuals to better plan their visit and stay safe.