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Maryland Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines At Nursing Homes, Hospitals

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Industry Observer with Retired

Maryland Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines At Nursing Homes, Hospitals

 

About 80 percent of Marylanders who are 18 and older have been vaccinated.

To prevent the spread of the delta variant of the virus, the governor said the state's health department would be issuing orders at two types of facilities — hospitals and nursing homes.

 

Vaccination protocols will be instituted for all staff in all Maryland hospitals and nursing home employees, effective immediately, according to Gov. Hogan.

 

Employees must show proof of vaccination, with their first shot by Sept. 1, or adhere to regular screening and COVID-19 testing, based on the new hospital and nursing home mandate from the Maryland Department of Health.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Still having a hard time grasping why anyone would not be vacinated. Enjoy your day!

Aug 21, 2021 04:46 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Aug 21, 2021 05:50 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... at least unvaccinated employees get the option to be tested and are not being summarily dismissed.

Aug 21, 2021 06:09 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great information.   Thanks for sharing and make it a wonderful day!

Aug 21, 2021 06:50 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Roy. Amazes me that we still don't have a handle on this situation. Sad.  Hope you have a wonderful and Happy Birthday. D 

Aug 21, 2021 08:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments and for the birthday greetings.

Have a lovely weekend.

Aug 21, 2021 08:28 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good Afternoon Roy,

Wishing you a wonderful birthday celebration!  What is Chef Dolores preparing for your birthday feast?  A

Aug 21, 2021 10:21 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I agree with the comment left by Wayne Martin . . .I cannot understand why anyone wouldn't want to get vaccinated.

Aug 21, 2021 01:04 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Hey there Roy! When I worked in sales for a seniors community, we had to be fully vaccinated for the flu. Don't see why people are up in arms about having to get a COVID vaccine. Certainly would make this part of the year easier.

Aug 21, 2021 03:42 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Aug 23, 2021 10:10 AM