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COVID-19, Vaccine Policy Update: MD Health Sec. Dennis Schrader

Dennis R. Schrader has served as Secretary of Health, Maryland Department of Health, since April 2, 2021.(photo credit: MDH)
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Dennis R. Schrader has served as Secretary of Health, Maryland Department of Health, since April 2, 2021.

In a press conference in Annapolis yesterday, Gov. Larry Hoganannounced new vaccine protocols for people who work in hospitals and in nursing homes. They will be required to show proof of vaccination or submit to regular testing. And, those who are not yet vaccinated will need to act fast. All employees of hospitals and nursing homes have until September 1st to get their first dose of the vaccine.

Joining Tom now with more on the new rules is the MD Secretary of Health, Dennis Schrader.

Sec. Schrader joins us on Zoom.

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