The state rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine has been slow, chaotic and frustrating. But even with the glitches … nearly 800-thousand Marylanders have managed to secure a slot and get vaccinated. What does immunity offer … and how maddening is it for those still waiting? We talk with Dr. Neda Frayha, Dr. Zackary Berger, Gregory Terry, Renee Wilson, Sara Torvik and Jackie Oldham. Oldham says the quest for an appointment feels like a life-or-death competition:

“I liken it to the hunger games where you’re forced to go out and fight for this really necessary incredibly vital vaccine.” 

The state rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine has been slow, chaotic and frustrating. But even with the glitches &hellip; nearly 800-thousand Marylanders have managed to secure a slot and get vaccinated. What does immunity offer &hellip; and how maddening is it for those still waiting? We talk with Dr. Neda Frayha, Dr. Zackary Berger, Gregory Terry, Renee Wilson, Sara Torvik and Jackie Oldham. Oldham says the quest for an appointment feels like a life-or-death competition:
&ldquo;I liken it to the hunger games where you&rsquo;re forced to go out and fight for this really necessary incredibly vital vaccine.&rdquo;&nbsp;

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