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Kent County Vaccine Roll-Out: A Chat with Health Officer Bill Webb

January 13, 2021 by James Dissette 7 Comments

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As the national and Maryland Covid-19 positivity rates spike, the need for clear instructions about how, when and where to get the vaccine is front and center in our lives.

The Spy interviewed Kent County Health Officer Bill Webb to discuss the Maryland vaccination plan and how it is being implemented in Kent County.

Maryland will distribute the vaccines to five different priority groups based on relative risk of exposure or developing serious illness.Vaccinations will be given at the Kent County Health Department in Chestertown.

Currently, Kent County is in part 1A of the three-part plan. 1A is the vaccination of frontline hospital staff health care workers, nursing home residents and staff, law enforcement and firefighters, EMS, all licensed, registered, and certified health care provider, correctional health care staff and officers. 1A is by invitation, and the injections are administered at the Kent County Health Department in Chestertown.

As the roll-out continues, an online application process will be required. For those without internet services or who have difficulty with the application, a network of volunteers is standing by.

Despite a recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation that anyone above the age of 65 get the vaccine, Maryland Governor Hogan said yesterday that the State would continue its original immunization plan.  

The most accurate way to find out when you may get the two-shot vaccine is to go to the Maryland Covid Link here.

The Kent County Health Department at 125 South Lynchburg Street in Chestertown may be reached at 410-778-1350

This video is approximately seven minutes in length.

 

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  1. Miller says

    January 13, 2021 at 3:09 PM

    Unfortunately the State plan leaves out those with underlying conditions and vulnerabilities, aged 65-74. Is there clarification anywhere?

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    • James Dissette says

      January 13, 2021 at 7:04 PM

      Our understanding is that the application process is also a medical screening process, but I suggest calling the Health Dept directly at 410-778-1350.

      Reply
  2. Vic Pfeiffer says

    January 13, 2021 at 3:36 PM

    No mention of timing and supply, or where vaccines are/will be dispensed. Would be help to know the status.

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    • James Dissette says

      January 13, 2021 at 6:58 PM

      From our understanding, all vaccinations will be dispensed at the Health Dept. building and that the supply is made available for each level of recipients.

      Reply
  3. Paul Asmussen says

    January 14, 2021 at 4:03 PM

    Can you give me a update when it will be . I will be 67 next 2 weeks and I am a diabetic. Please let me know

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    • James Dissette says

      January 14, 2021 at 8:32 PM

      I’d keep track of the online Maryland Covid Link here here. Kent County Health Dept follows the Maryland Health Dept. priority group designations. However, I recommend calling the Health Dept at (410) 778-1350 to find out where someone with underlying conditions falls within the group designations or if there are exceptions to them.

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    • James Dissette says

      January 14, 2021 at 8:43 PM

      We will announce Kent County Health Dept vaccination groups as the information is given to us. for a question about underlying conditions I suggest calling KC Health Dept. at 410) 778-1350.

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