Fauci Will Join Prince George's To Talk Lagging Vaccine Rollout

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Dr. Anthony Fauci will join the Prince George's County Health Department for a virtual chat on Monday. The group will answer questions and concerns about the coronavirus vaccine.

Prince George's County has the slowest immunization rollout in the state. About 3.5 percent of the county has gotten the shot. In comparison, leading Worcester County has vaccinated 13.5 percent of its population.

County Executive Alsobrooks has worked to build confidence in the inoculation. Last month, she held a town hall with Latino leaders to endorse the shot.

The county executive also toured an immunization clinic with Gov. Lary Hogan in District Heights. Alsobrooks will join Hogan again Friday for the grand opening of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags America.

"I understand that some of our residents are hesitant to take a new vaccine," the county executive said in a Tuesday newsletter. "However, we want to make sure every Prince Georgian understands the promise these vaccines hold for a future free of COVID-19."

Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will be joined by:

• Dr. Ernest Carter: Prince George's County health officer
• Dr. Joseph Wright: University of Maryland Capital Region Health senior vice president and chief medical officer

The talk starts at 2 p.m. Residents can tune in at this link.

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 Prince George's County by heading to our latest numbers update.

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