COVID-19 News
  • At present, the federal government program that reimbursed hospitals and clinics for COVID-19 testing and treatment for uninsured patients is no longer accepting claims. If you hear of uninsured individuals being turned away for testing or treatment, please contact katie@cdmigrante.org.
  • The CDC now recommends a 2nd booster dose (a 4th shot for someone who received the primary series of an mRNA vaccine plus an additional booster) for anyone over 50 and immunocompromised individuals. Booster uptake remains low in the U.S., as less than 50% of those who are fully vaccinated have received a booster.
  • Last Wednesday, the White House announced the launch of covid.gov, a one-stop-shop website that allows people in the U.S. to find COVID-19 resources, from free high-quality masks to COVID-19 tests and treatment, including Pfizer’s antiviral pill. The White House also launched the “test and treat” program, which allows individuals who test positive for COVID-19 at a pharmacy to immediately receive antiviral medication.
  • Last week, CDM accompanied migrant worker women in supplementing a complaint under the USMCA agreement, citing instances of gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment faced by women seeking employment through the H-2B temporary worker program. Attempts to resolve these issues occur just days after the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security announced an additional 35,000 H-2B visas available for the second half of Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).

State Level Data Overview

Vaccination rates by state

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Delaware: 72.4%
  • Maryland: 79.8%
  • Virginia: 77.2%
  • North Carolina: 63.8%
  • South Carolina: 59.9%
  • Georgia: 57.8%

Booster rates by state

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Delaware: 44.5%
  • Maryland: 50.1%
  • Virginia: 46.7%
  • North Carolina: 26.2%
  • South Carolina: 39.1%
  • Georgia: 36.2%
Note: You may notice that we don’t have maps for this week’s update. They will be back next week, and thank you for your patience!

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • The following COVID-19 vaccination sites are closed as of March 31. You can find a vaccination site near you on this website.
    • University Plaza (Oxford Building)
    • Blue Hen Corporate Center
    • Elizabeth Shopping Center (Formerly Canby Park)
    • Georgetown Plaza Shopping Center

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Kent: 59.2%
  • Sussex: 70.9%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Kent: 41.8%
  • Sussex: 48.8%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Kent: Low
  • Sussex: Low

Maryland

  • Maryland has extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months. Practically, those eligible for Medicaid coverage during pregnancy can receive coverage for the duration of their pregnancy and one year after the last day of pregnancy.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Dorchester: 62.4%
  • Somerset: 53.9%
  • Wicomico: 59.2%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Dorchester: 50.9%
  • Somerset: 51.4%
  • Wicomico: 48.5%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Dorchester: Low
  • Somerset: Low
  • Wicomico: Low

Virginia

  • The Virginia Department of Health added a new metric to their COVID-19 dashboard that allows you to see how many cases of COVID-19 that were genomically sequenced were the result of the Omicron BA.2 variant.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Accomack: 77.2%
  • Northampton: 74.7%
  • Northumberland: 55.8%
  • Rockingham: 45.6%
  • Shenandoah: 52%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Accomack: 43.5%
  • Northampton: 48.6%
  • Northumberland: 26.6%
  • Rockingham: 21.3%
  • Shenandoah: 38.9%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Accomack: Low
  • Northampton: Low
  • Northumberland: Low
  • Rockingham: Low
  • Shenandoah: Low

North Carolina

  • As part of National Farmworker Action Week, PPP partner Student Action with Farmworkers shared this story of Magaly Licolli, a poultry worker organizer.
  • Students who receive free or reduced price meals at school will receive $7.10 through Pandemic EBT for each day last month that the students spent in quarantine or temporary virtual instruction. For more information, check out this Spanish & English bilingual Facebook post.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Alamance: 61.9%
  • Forsyth: 65.7%
  • Guilford: 64.9%
  • Mecklenberg: 67%
  • Pasquotank: 57.6%
  • Wilkes: 49.1%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Alamance: 23.4%
  • Forsyth: 23.1%
  • Guilford: 19.1%
  • Mecklenberg: 23.2%
  • Pasquotank: 26.3%
  • Wilkes: 23.5%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Alamance: Medium
  • Forsyth: Low
  • Guilford: Low
  • Mecklenberg: Low
  • Pasquotank: Low
  • Wilkes: Low

South Carolina

  • In line with the CDC’s recommendation, South Carolinians who are 50+ or immunocompromised are eligible for a second booster (4th dose). Use South Carolina’s vaccine locator to find a booster location near you, or call the ​​CARE Line at 1-855-472-3432.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Greenville: 58.8%
  • Greenwood: 51.1%
  • Lexington: 58.7%
  • Marlboro: 46.1%
  • Spartanburg: 46.5%
  • Sumter: 60.8%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Greenville: 41.3%
  • Greenwood: 44%
  • Lexington: 40.3%
  • Marlboro: 34.4%
  • Spartanburg: 39.9%
  • Sumter: 32.7%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Greenville: Low
  • Greenwood: Low
  • Lexington: Low
  • Marlboro: Low
  • Spartanburg: Low
  • Sumter: Low

Georgia

  • Latino Community Fund offers free transportation to its vaccination events! Call 470-485-6297‬ to schedule your ride.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Carroll: 40.2%
  • Clayton: 46.8%
  • Cobb: 61.8%
  • DeKalb: 60.1%
  • Fulton: 59.5%
  • Gwinnett: 58.%
  • Hall: 48.1%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Carroll: 35.1%
  • Clayton: 33.5%
  • Cobb: 40.4%
  • DeKalb: 42.1%
  • Fulton: 43.2%
  • Gwinnett: 39.1%
  • Hall: 35.3%

COVID-19 Community Levels by county

  • Carroll: Low
  • Clayton: Low
  • Cobb: Medium
  • DeKalb: Medium
  • Fulton: Medium
  • Gwinnett: Low
  • Hall: Low
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