Mobile COVID-19 Vaccinators Help Anne Arundel, Prince George's

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A group of Maryland hospitals opened a mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic last week. The operation, ran by Luminis Health, will immunize residents of assisted living facilities in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties

"Seniors are the most vulnerable to this virus," Luminis Health Nurse Charlotte Wallace said in a press release. "Vaccinating them as quickly as possible brings us closer to ending this pandemic."

The vaccinators come from Luminis' two local facilities: Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis and Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham. The team made its firsts stop last Friday, visiting Bowman Place, a senior community in the state capital.

"We are excited that residents of Bowman Place will have the ability to get vaccinated," said Julie McCabe, a spokesperson for the center. "Their health and safety has and continues to be our utmost priority."

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Altogether, 35 seniors got their first dose of the coronavirus inoculation. They will get their second shot in a few weeks.

"Many of these residents have transportation and technology issues," Wallace said. "With our mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic, Luminis Health aims to eliminate these obstacles and provide a much-needed shot of hope to our neighbors."

To see when you'll be eligible for the inoculation, read Patch's explainer. Check out our how-to guide to learn how to sign up for the shot. Catch up on the latest coronavirus infection and vaccination metrics in Anne Arundel County by heading to our latest numbers update.

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