How To Get Coronavirus Vaccine In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County launched a portal for residents to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. By filling out some basic information, Prince Georgians can reserve their spot in line, no matter how far down the list they currently are. Everybody who still wants an immunization must complete this form, regardless of what stage they fall into.

When residents are eligible for the shot, the Prince George's County Health Department will email them a link to make their appointment. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks warned that this may take some time, however.

"I’m asking you to please be patient," Alsobrooks said in a newsletter. "Due to the current limited supply of vaccines, it may take several weeks or longer before individuals receive a link to schedule an appointment."

To fill out the preregistration form, click here. Starting later this month, residents will also be able to dial a hotline to sign up. The call center's phone number and opening date are not yet finalized.

"I want to again urge all Prince Georgians to take this life-saving vaccine when you are eligible," Alsobrooks said. "It is in our hands to change the spread of the virus and I encourage all Prince Georgians to be vigilant and use the weapons we know can stop the spread of COVID-19."

Who's Currently Eligible

The vaccine rollout has five phases: 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 and 3. The following residents were part of stage 1A. Though Maryland has already opened the door to more locals, these people can still get the inoculation:

• Hospital and frontline health care workers
• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities and nursing homes
• Frontline first responders and essential public safety workers
• All licensed, registered and certified health care providers
• Department of Corrections staff

The state entered phase 1B of vaccination on Monday. That enables these Marylanders to get the inoculation:

• Anybody age 75 and older
• Residents of congregate living facilities
• School staff
• Those needed for continuity of government
• Child-care providers
• High-risk inmates

Maryland will begin stage 1C on Jan. 25. Residents age 65 to 74 will be eligible in that period, as will essential workers in lab services, agriculture, manufacturing and the postal service.

Gov. Larry Hogan reminded Marylanders the state does not need to vaccinate everybody in each phase before moving onto the next. For more information on Prince George's plan, click here.

To catch up on the latest coronavirus infection and vaccination trends in Prince George's County, read Patch's latest update.

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