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.
Miller says
Unfortunately the State plan leaves out those with underlying conditions and vulnerabilities, aged 65-74. Is there clarification anywhere?
James Dissette says
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.
Vic Pfeiffer says
No mention of timing and supply, or where vaccines are/will be dispensed. Would be help to know the status.
James Dissette says
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.
Paul Asmussen says
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
James Dissette says
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.
James Dissette says
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.
Judith Hughes says
How is it that here in Kent County, the Covid-19 vaccinations schedule is moving on to Tier 1C before all the eligible 1B candidates have been vaccinated. I am 80 years old and have been on the internet for the last several days trying to find an appointment. NO APPOINTMENTS available. Kent County Health Dept representatives have been very kind but inform that it is the State of Maryland that sets up the vaccine clinics! HELP!
Elizabeth Ochoa says
I just received my first covid vaccination at the Amy Farris Center in Chestertown. First, I’d like to say thank you to everybody involved and it was run very efficiently; everyone was very kind, friendly and helpful. I did not even feel the injection.
However I have one big concern. I read through every bit of the paperwork that they gave me after the vaccination… nowhere in there do they tell you critical information and that is :
According to the CDC:
1. you are not immune for several weeks and
2. you may still be a carrier even when you are immune, so you should still be using personal protective equipment and distancing from loved ones and others.
I am concerned that the typical person getting a vaccine is not being told this important information and could think oh I’m instantly protected and don’t have to isolate or take all the precautions I have been, and even after getting their second vaccine don’t realize they might still be able to spread it without getting it themselves. This seems like very important information that people should know when they get the vaccine.
William McDanolds says
I signed my husband & myself up at same time. When we got to Worton community center on Feb 10th his name wasn’t on the list. So I got my shot & still haven’t been able to find a place for him to get his. We are both 77 years old. He needs his shot!!! Please help.
Greg Hawn says
I would like to know, why Kent County residents who are currently in group 1C cant get vaccinated, yet the county is vaccinating Queen Anne’s County residents that work at Washington College. When these employees put the exact date and location of where they received their vaccine and Flaunt it all over Facebook, is just further proof of the incompetence and corruption of even our little local government. All Health Department employees have informed me several times that you must be a Kent County resident, yet they are breaking their own rules. There have been incidences that Health Department employees have gotten their friends and families pushed to the front of the list, which I was told by an employee over the phone while trying to secure a vaccine for myself and elderly family member. I think Mr. Webb and the health department needs to answering a lot of questions, rather than doing a lot of favors. He has yet to return my call.