COVID BriefingApril 27, 2021

Presented in cooperation by the

Department of Emergency Services;

Charles County Department of Health; and

Media Services Division

Weekly Summary of COVID+ Case Rate

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2.45

8.4

12.69

10.33

11.99

10.68

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5.08

7.61

7.96

11.73

13.65

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11.81

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Weekly Summary of COVID+ Percentage

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Weekly Summary of New COVID+

(Positive) & COVID deaths

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Weekly Summary of Negative tests

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CRMC COVID+ Patients per week (average)

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Mar 1 to Apr 22 COVID+ Patients Transported by EMS

Emergency Services COVID Update

Continue to monitor COVID in the County

Provide support to vaccine clinics

SitRep published weekly on Fridays

Charles County Department of Health

COVID-19 Briefing

Vaccination Phase

Phase 3Everyone 16+ is eligible for vaccination

CCDoH can vaccinate 18 and older now

We have Moderna and limited Johnson & Johnson

16+ can go to other locations for Pfizer**

Registration for Tuesday, April 27th, 9:00AM-1:00 PM at the College of Southern Maryland,

La PlataREGISTER

Registration for Friday, April 30th, 2:00 PM –6:00 PM at the College of Southern Maryland,

La PlataREGISTER

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Health Department

CSM

North Point

Community Sites

Congregate living facilities

Pop up clinics

Homebound

Churches

Vaccine Equity Task Force

Pop up clinics

Churches

Vaccination Appointments

Pre-registration

Residents 65 and older

Use the pre-registration on website

You will receive an email to book your appointment

People without computer access or who need help making their appointment

Call (301) 609-6717

Someone will help you make your appointment

All others make your own appointment directly from the website

Appointment link(s) will be on our website

For the clinic(s) the following week

Every Friday between 4 and 5 PM

Registration for Tuesday, April 27th, 9:00AM-1:00 PM at the College of Southern Maryland,

La PlataREGISTER

Registration for Friday, April 30th, 2:00 PM –6:00 PM at the College of Southern Maryland,

La PlataREGISTER

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine should be resumed in the US

FDA and CDC Confident it is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19.

Available data show known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Available data suggest that the chance of TTS occurring is very low

FDA and CDC will remain vigilant in continuing to investigate this risk.

Supply might be limited at first

COVID-19 Vaccine

Doses Number

First 55322

Second 36812

Single 2916

Total 95050

COVID Vaccination Doses for Charles County Residents:

COVID-19 Vaccination Doses given by the Charles County Department of Health:

Doses Number

First 22880

Second 16644

Single 245

Total 39769 April 26, 2021

Average Age of COVID Cases

3/22/21:

Age Number of cases percent

Under 18 1180 12.5%

18-64 7224 76.3%

65+ 1061 11.2%

Total 9465 100%

Average 40.8

Age Number of cases percent

Under 18 1361 13.0%

18-64 7940 76.1%

65+ 1134 10.9%

Total 10435 100%

4/26/21:

Average 40.4

Charles County Deaths by Age

Age Range Number and Fatalities

0-49 14 (7.5%)

50-69 20 (10.8%)

60-69 28 (15.1%)

70-79 60 (32.3%)

80-89 41 (22.0%)

90+ 23 /12.4%)

Average age 74.2

April 23. 2021Total deaths 184 + 2 probable

Asymptomatic Spread of COVID-19

Why is this important

Most of Maryland has high case rate >10 –5 low, 3 very high

Charles is still has high case rate 13.21

People continue to be around others

You can have COVID-19 and not know it

Mild

No symptoms at all

Expose others

How can you know

Get tested

What can you do

Wear your mask

Watch your distance

Wash your hands

COVID-19 Testing

Drop in the number of tests

Most people who are tested have symptoms

Many people are asymptomatic

Are we under or over counting our positives

COVID testing

Friday 2-4 PM New Life Church, Waldorf

Monday 9-12 Village Green Pavilion, Indian Head

Mobile testing van from the state

Week of May 3

4-5 days

Areas where numbers are high or transportation is an issue

Indian Head

La Plata

Waldorf

People should continue to:

Avoid medium and large sized in person gatherings

Get tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms

Follow guidance of individual employers

Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations

WEAR your masks, WATCH your distance, WASH your hands,

Charles County Government

Communications Planning

During COVID-19MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION

Presenter:

Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services

Slide 21

Vaccine Assistance with Appointments

State Call Center

855-MDGOVAX(7AM – 10PM Daily)

Staffed Local Hotline

(M-F, 8am-5pm & Sat-Sun, 10am-3pm)

301-609-6717

Slide 22

Online Registration for Vaccine Appointments

Register at → www.CharlesCountyCovid.org

Slide 23

Latest MD GoVAX Commercial

Slide 24

Analyze trends (phone calls,

emails, and social media posts)

Today’s FAQs:

What should I do if I missed my

second vaccine appointment?

Can I get a vaccination at my

doctor’s office?

For more information, visit:

www.GetVaccineAnswers.org

Vaccine Rumor Control on Social Media

Questions?

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timely, efficient and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and

accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning and have an appropriate

managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse

workplace. Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the

preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided

at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.

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