Maine to Receive Additional 34,020 COVID-19 Vaccines for Distribution

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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is preparing to receive an order for 34,020 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed. This order represents an increase of 520 doses, not counting doses controlled by the Federal government, and will be supplemented by doses distributed directly to pharmacies and Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Maine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maine CDC's order includes 18,720 doses from Pfizer, 13,700 doses from Moderna, and 1,600 doses from Johnson and Johnson for the 14th week of distribution, starting March 15.
  • The new doses will allow Maine to continue ramping up COVID-19 vaccination, with approximately 386,375 people expected to be vaccinated in the first 14 weeks of distribution.
  • As of March 10, 463,877 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given to Mainers, with 75% of Maine residents age 70 and older and 33% of residents age 60 to 69 having received first doses.
  • The new allotment will surpass half a million doses administered since late December, with 21.8% of Maine residents having received first doses and 12.7% having received final doses.
  • The Maine DHHS is supporting coalitions of health care providers to vaccinate older Mainers in hard-to-reach areas, with 1,900 doses going directly to FQHCs and doses going to hospitals that are working with community-based organizations.
  • The state has partnered with ModivCare to provide rides for any Maine resident who is unable to drive, lacks reliable transportation, or is otherwise unable to get to their appointment.

Statistics:

  • Total doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Maine: 463,877 (as of March 10)
  • Doses administered in the first 14 weeks: approximately 386,375
  • Percentage of Maine residents age 70 and older with first doses: 75%
  • Percentage of Maine residents age 60 to 69 with first doses: 33%
  • Percentage of Maine residents with first doses: 21.8%
  • Percentage of Maine residents with final doses: 12.7%

Sources:

  • Maine Department of Health and Human Services
  • Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Operation Warp Speed