Maryland health department pauses all Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations Out of 6.8 million vaccinations, six reported a “rare and severe” blood clot. Madison Peek April 13, 2021
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal. Rina Torchinsky April 8, 2021
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline The hotline, available in English and Spanish, can help people with vaccine preregistration and appointments. Sofia Garay April 8, 2021
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization. Christine Zhu April 7, 2021
Marylanders 16 and older to be eligible for COVID vaccine at mass sites starting Tuesday Marylanders 16 and older can receive a vaccine at any provider by April 12. Matt McDonald April 5, 2021
UMD to begin offering COVID-19 shots to employees facing barriers to vaccination next week The university will also loosen several coronavirus-related restrictions next week. Eric Neugeboren April 2, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over can preregister for COVID-19 vaccinations at mass sites The state will continue to prioritize people who are currently eligible for vaccines but have not yet received them. Rina Torchinsky April 1, 2021
Maryland’s first FEMA-run vaccination site to open in Greenbelt on April 7 The community vaccination center is expected to administer up to 3,000 doses per day. Anaya Truss-Williams March 30, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over with underlying medical conditions can now receive COVID vaccine All Marylanders over the age of 16 will be able to receive a vaccine starting April 27. Shifra Dayak March 30, 2021