Howard County Continues To Lead Maryland In Vaccinations, 79.1% Of Eligible Residents Fully Vaccinated

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that 84.2 percent of eligible residents successful the region person received astatine slightest 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, starring the authorities successful vaccinations.

Ball took to Twitter connected Sunday, praising the county’s efforts. “We volition proceed our enactment to scope retired to those who person not yet received a vaccine, but we request you to bash the same!” helium said successful a tweet.

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“The percent of variants is increasing. If you haven’t already received your changeable – now’s the time. Variants are much transmissible making it adjacent much important to get vaccinated to support ourselves and our loved ones who are not eligible,” Ball added.

Additionally, 79.1 percent of Howard County’s eligible residents are afloat vaccinated.

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The percent of variants is increasing. If you haven't already received your changeable – now's the time. Variants are much transmissible making it adjacent much important to get vaccinated to support ourselves and our loved ones who are not eligible.

— Calvin Ball (@HoCoGovExec) July 18, 2021

CBS Baltimore Staff