Worcester Health moves into first stage of Phase 1B of COVID Vaccine

The following is a release from the Worcester County Health Department:

Snow Hill, MD– The Worcester County Health Department announced today that we are beginning Phase 1B of the Maryland COVID-19 vaccination plan. This first part of the phase includes the following individuals:

● Maryland residents who are 75 years and older

● Marylanders in assisted living, independent living, developmental disabilities or behavioral health group homes, and other congregate facilities

● Continuity of government

● Education, including K-12 teachers, support staff, and childcare providers

We will continue to vaccinate persons in Phase 1A as well as persons in the phase 1B categories. Online registration is required through the state of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine scheduling website. To register, go to www.marylandvax.org. Search by zip code to find clinic dates and locations. We recommend that if you are not comfortable filling out web forms, seek the help of a friend or family member to complete the registration process. If you still require assistance, please call 667-253-2140 and someone will help you to register.

Vaccination registration will be made available as vaccine supply allows. Not all clinics will be available to register. Please check for new clinics regularly, vaccine supply arrives weekly.

On Monday, January 25, the state will enter Phase 1C, which includes Maryland residents ages 65 to 74; public health and safety workers not covered in Phase 1A; and essential workers in lab services, food and agriculture production, manufacturing, the U.S. Postal Service, public transit, and grocery stores. Clinic times and locations for Phase 1C will be released on track with Governor Hogan’s timeline for January 25. You’ll be able to register for those clinics if you are in an eligible phase using the same process as Phase 1B.

Please bring a driver’s license or other form of identification to your appointment. In addition, proof of eligibility such as an employee ID badge, paystub, or letter from employer (on employer letterhead with signature/name/phone number of staff we can confirm if needed). The clinics may be rescheduled for snow emergency or inclement weather.

Vaccination Clinics will be held on the days and locations listed below:

● Tuesdays from 8:30am- 1:30pm at the Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

● Thursdays from 9am -12pm noon at the West Ocean City Park and Ride, 12848 Ocean Gateway, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21842. This location will be a drive through vaccination clinic.

● Fridays (starting on 1/22/21) from 10am-12pm noon at Pocomoke Newtown Park, 2001 Groton Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851. This location will be a drive through vaccination clinic. The hours will be expanded to 10am-4pm for this clinic starting on 1/29/21.

● Saturdays from 9 am until 2pm (starting 1/23/21) at the Worcester County Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

● January 31 and February 1, 8am until 6pm, Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Individuals with mobility issues are encouraged to use drive through clinics. Clinics are by appointment only. You will not be able to receive a vaccination if you don’t have a scheduled appointment. You will not be vaccinated unless you meet current eligibility. For more information, visit WorcesterHealth.org. These vaccination clinics are made available through a partnership between the Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Government, Town of Ocean City, and Pocomoke City.