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Schrader Slammed Over Mishandled Vaccines, Lack Of Universal Masking
Lawmakers grilled the Maryland health secretary after a report that hundreds of residents were vaccinated with mishandled doses.

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Lawmakers grilled the Maryland health secretary after a report that hundreds of residents were vaccinated with mishandled doses.

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(Editor's note: This story was updated to include a comment from the county executive's office.)