Maryland launches outreach to speed up rollout of new COVID boosters

After a relatively slow start to the rollout of the new COVID-19 booster, the Maryland Department of Health began an outreach program this week, aimed at increasing the booster vaccination rates in the state. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the state’s already established “COVIDReady” campaign will focus on encouraging residents to get the updated COVID booster and flu shot at the same time to maximize protection against the upcoming flu season and the omicron variant.