Gov. Larry Hogan has announced those most vulnerable to getting COVID-19 would be the first in Maryland to get vaccines when they become available.
He said Thursday morning they include nursing home staff and residents, senior day care workers and public safety officials.
Hogan made the announcement while visiting Novavax in Gaithersburg.
The company is in its second phase of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccinations. This means it’s near its third and final phase of clinical trials.
Novavax aims to start distributing a vaccine later this year as part of Operation Warp Speed.