ELLICOTT CITY, MD. (WJZ) — Greater than 90% of Howard County Public College System educators have obtained not less than their first dose or are scheduled for his or her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, County Government Calvin Ball mentioned Thursday.
In accordance with the county, round 9,300 HCPSS staff requested the vaccine. This week, they’re anticipating one other 300 doses from Johns Hopkins Drugs, and as soon as administered, these doses are set to convey the HCPSS employees nearer to 95%.
“Howard County has labored intently with the HCPSS to make sure that our educators and faculty employees are prioritized as they head again to the school rooms,” mentioned Ball. “This vaccination effort is a monumental enterprise, and we’re happy with how rapidly we’ve got been in a position to get pictures in arms. As many in our group sit up for their probability to be vaccinated, that is nice progress to shifting in direction of further teams and phases.”
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The county mentioned the varsity system is working with its contractors to get all bus drivers and momentary help personnel who haven’t been vaccinated but a scheduled time for a future clinic by way of the well being division of Johns Hopkins.
The county mentioned HCPSS staff who need a vaccine however haven’t but scheduled an appointment ought to contact their supervisor and ensure to verify their emails frequently.
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