MD Closing Mass Vaccination Sites To Make Way For Local Clinics

MARYLAND — Maryland's mass vaccination sites are beginning to close so resources can shift to mobile vaccination sites, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.

“I said our goal was to put ourselves out of business at these mass vaccination sites, and as one of the most vaccinated states in the country, we are now approaching that point,” said Hogan in a news release. “We have already begun shifting some of these resources to our mobile clinics and community-based activities as we continue in our mission to make sure no arm is left behind. We are also keeping Six Flags, one of our most popular mass vaccination sites, open through mid-July."

More than 700 vaccine sites are available at pharmacies across the state, Hogan said in the news release. Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to vaccines, and parents can find free child care though KinderCare, Learning Care Group, and YMCA, according to the release.

To encourage residents to get vaccinated, Hogan launched a lottery program. Everyday, a vaccinated resident is chosen at random to receive $40,000. On July 4, someone will be chosen for the $400,000 prize. The prize money adds up to $2 million.

On Monday Hogan said the state had reached his goal of vaccinating 70 percent of adults in the state by Memorial Day.

The state’s coronavirus data tracker showed Monday that 6,13 million coronavirus doses have been delivered in the state. It also showed that 69.9 percent of adults 18 and over have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Nationally, President Joe Biden has set a goal of having 70 percent of all adult Americans receiving one dose of the COVID vaccine by July 4. The most recent national data from the Centers for Disease Control show nearly 63 of adults having received at least one dose, the Associated Press reported.

The governor announced the last date for first and second doses at the clinics.

Find those dates here:

Now Closed

• Greenbelt Metro FEMA Community Vaccination Center

Last day to receive first dose: May 29

Leidos Field and Ripken IronBirds Stadium in Aberdeen

• Johnson & Johnson will be offered until June 19
• last day of state operation: June 19

Hagerstown Premium Outlets

• Site moves to Meritus Hospital on June 5
• Johnson & Johnson offered until demand diminishes

Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

• last day of state operation: June 19
• Johnson & Johnson will be offered until June 19

Last day to receive first dose: May 30

Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf

• Johnson & Johnson will be offered until June 24
• last day of state operation: June 24

Last day to receive first dose: June 10

M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore City

• last day of state operation: July 2

Last day to receive first dose: June 12

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis

The Mall in Columbia

Last day to receive first dose: June 26

Six Flags America Theme Park in Upper Marlboro

These mass vaccination sites are remaining open:

• Montgomery College (Pfizer, Moderna), 20200 Observation Dr., Germantown Walk-up clinics vary. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/COVID19/vaccine/Germantown.htmlfor regular updates.
• Maryland State Fairgrounds (Pfizer), 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium Walk-up clinics vary. Visit baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccinefor regular updates.
• Frederick County (Moderna), 800 Oak St., Frederick Walk-up clinics vary. Visit marylandvax.org for regular updates.
• Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (Pfizer), 1 W Pratt St., Baltimore; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, for Baltimore City residents only
• *Note that walk-ups will not be offered at these sites on the days of large sporting events.