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Six Flags Mass Vaccination Site Will Close This Weekend
The Six Flags mass vaccination site will close this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan said. The facility administered more than 300,000 doses.

The Six Flags mass vaccination site will close this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan said. The facility administered more than 300,000 doses.

More than 70 percent of Prince George's County adults have gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the CDC reported.
Maryland will give $1 million in scholarships to vaccinated students. Gov. Hogan hopes to raise immunization rates among younger residents.
Nearly 50 percent of Prince George's has gotten at least one shot. This comes as the county sets record lows for most health metrics.
Anne Arundel passed 50 percent vaccination last week. The county also posted a record low hospitalization total and case rate.
Prince George's County finished its first wave of vaccine outreach. Workers made 1.2 million contact attempts and knocked on 95,000 doors.
The Six Flags mass vaccination site will close next month. Immunization rates leveled off after the shot became widely available.
The Navy stadium mass vaccination site will close next month. Immunization rates leveled off after the shot became widely available.
More than 40 percent of Prince Georgians are fully vaccinated. The county accomplished the feat last week. Metrics are now at record lows.
Anne Arundel's ICU hospitalizations hit zero for the first time last week. Numbers are low as ever, as nearly half the county is vaccinated.
Novavax, which is in Gaithersburg, said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective and protects against variant strains.
Prince George's reached record lows with its hospitalization total and positivity rate. Nearly 40 percent of the county is fully vaccinated.
Anne Arundel reached record lows with its hospitalization total, ICU count and positivity rate. Nearly half the county is fully vaccinated.
Gov. Hogan said the state will close most mass vaccination sites because demand has dropped and resources will shift to community clinics.
Maryland achieved its goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated by Memorial Day, Gov. Larry Hogan said. Plus a list of mass vaccine sites.
With nearly half the county partially vaccinated, Prince George's hit a record low positivity rate. New inoculations are slowing, however.
With more than half the county partially vaccinated, Anne Arundel has reached record lows in its ICU hospitalizations and positivity rate.
CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage Marylanders to get vaccinated. And the state is also giving out cash.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 20 new COVID-19 cases Friday, as well as one more death associated with the virus.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 26 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, as well as four more deaths associated with the virus.
Daily coronavirus cases are holding steady as Montgomery County prepares to lift more restrictions in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Montgomery County added 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, pushing its pandemic total to 70,728. Zero new deaths were reported overnight.
The coronavirus vaccine has reached nearly half of Prince George's. Cases are plummeting, and the percent positivity fell to a record low.
More than half of Anne Arundel has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The county also set a record as metrics plummet.
Montgomery County recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases Monday, as well as two more deaths associated with the virus.
Montgomery County-run clinics are offering free coronavirus tests to residents this week.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 30 new COVID-19 cases Friday, as well as one more death associated with the virus.
AACPS now offers the coronavirus vaccine to younger students. The Anne Arundel school board said a few people can return to its meetings.
Maryland is offering up to $400,000 in prizes each day to residents who get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 30 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, as well as one more death associated with the virus.
Montgomery County wants middle and high school students to produce PSA videos that will encourage their peers to get vaccinated.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 29 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, as well as one more death associated with the virus.
Marylanders can get a free Ledo Pizza if they get the coronavirus vaccine. Gov. Larry Hogan dined at the restaurant to promote the deal.
Montgomery County entered phase two of reopening on Tuesday, after reaching another vaccination benchmark.
Health officials in Montgomery County added 26 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, as well as one more death associated with the virus.
Nearly one-third of Prince George's County has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Younger residents can now get the shot.
Nearly half of Anne Arundel County has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Younger residents can now get the shot.
Montgomery County is expected to enter phase two of reopening on Tuesday, after reaching another vaccination milestone.
Montgomery County added 31 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing its total since March 2020 to 70,530.
Montgomery County added 48 new COVID-19 cases Friday, pushing its total since March 2020 to 70,442. The death toll remains at 1,487.