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COVID-19 Weekly Update for
February 22, 2021
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Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 4% for the first time since November 2, with a seven-day average of 3.91%, a more than 58% drop since it peaked at 9.43% in January.
Overall, the statewide positivity rate has dropped by more than 58% since it peaked at 9.43% in January. The positivity rate is under 9% in all 24 jurisdictions and under 5% in 14 jurisdictions.
The state’s case rate per 100K (12.4) is at its lowest level since October 28, and as the governor announced on Sunday, COVID-19 hospitalizations are below 1,000 for the first time since November 16.
Maryland providers have administered 1,087,086 total doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and 98.3% of all first doses received from the federal government have been administered. The state is averaging 27,604 shots per day.
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Carroll County Health Department
New State of Maryland COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829) open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Carroll County Health Department is currently in Phase 1B, finishing 1A. We receive only 800-1,200 doses per week of the Moderna vaccine for 18 and older, though we request 3000. This allocation is decided by the state based on population. See our press release for additional details and this Maryland Department of Health press release for more information on state allocations.
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Improve How Your Mask Protects You
From the CDC
Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection. When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has.
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 For more information on science behind improving how your mask protects you, see Improve the Fit and Filtration of Your Mask to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19.
For more information on wearing a mask and personal protective equipment in healthcare workplaces, see Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.
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