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Baltimore County Launches Vaccination Campaign

The "Healing Starts Here" campaign aims to raise awareness among various Baltimore County communities about vaccination.

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According to the county executive, only 13% of those on Baltimore County’s vaccine registry are Black, while 30% of the county’s population is Black. Only 1.3% of the vaccine registry identify as Hispanic, while 5% of the county’s population is.
According to the county executive, only 13% of those on Baltimore County’s vaccine registry are Black, while 30% of the county’s population is Black. Only 1.3% of the vaccine registry identify as Hispanic, while 5% of the county’s population is. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County officials announced they will be launching a coronavirus vaccine efficacy campaign called “Healing Starts Here.”

During a press conference from one of the county’s vaccination sites Wednesday, County Executive Johnny Olszewski said communities of color continue to be underrepresented among vaccine recipients. The campaign will include local athletes, representatives, faith-based leaders and social influencers — including Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphreys, Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and Baltimore Blast goalie William Vanzela.

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