M&T Bank Stadium To Open As COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site Today – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– M&T Bank Stadium will have a soft opening as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site today.

Hundreds of people are expected to be vaccinated Thursday and Friday.

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The plan is to be vaccinating 2,000 people a day by March.

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The state, the Maryland National Guard, the University of Maryland Medical System and the Ravens collaborated to get the site ready.

Residents must complete a new registration for M&T Bank Stadium site specifically.

To request an appointment, complete a form online at covidvax.maryland.gov or call 855-MD-GOVAX (634-6829).

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