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Local Priest Weighs in on COVID Vaccines
Fr Daniel Finnerty is Pastor of Assumption Catholic Church in Geneva, Ohio. He posted the following on the parish website: I have received a number of calls and letters concerning the development of the new COVID-19 vaccines and their connection to using cell lines of aborted fetal tissue. To briefly summarize, the bishop’s conference has…
COVID Vaccine Clinic at Jefferson High School on 8/17
“The Ashtabula County Health Department will hold a Vaccination Clinic before, during and after our High School and Junior High School orientations to any staff member, parent or student over 12 who wants to become vaccinated. “This is a service provided to our constituents and is not mandatory.” Source: Jefferson Area Local School District Vaccinations…
Let’s Beat the Delta Variant This Saturday!
Tell everyone you know about this convenient weekend COVID vaccine clinic! Ashtabula Towne Square Mall Saturday, July 10th Drive through or walk-in from 9am-12:30pm Anyone ages 12+ is welcome! Teens can get Pfizer, and adults will have the choice of Moderna or J&J vaccines. This is a joint effort between the Ashtabula County, Ashtabula City…
Ohioans: sign up NOW to receive 200,000 “one and done” J&J vaccines by June 23rd
Gov. Dewine announced that Ohio has received 200,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines that will expire on June 23rd, 2021. Legally, the shots must be used in Ohio and cannot be transferred to other states or countries. This is a perfect chance for those who were waiting for this convenient “one and done” option. Source: AP…
This is REAL: Win $1 million for getting your COVID Vaccine in Ohio!
Five lucky Ohioans will win $1 million EACH just for getting their COVID vaccine. Here’s the story from WKYC Cleveland: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/ohio-governor-mike-dewine-covid-19-pandemic-statewide-address/95-1e94f989-6cf0-4fbc-8d47-6dd3fc6e1d1f And here are some of the funniest reactions on social media: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/social-media-reacts-gov-mike-dewine-lift-health-orders-large-incentives-vaccinated-people/95-d7b83643-729e-48ed-93df-f5a4444cc932 My personal favorite:
Looking for the COVID Vaccine for ages 12-17? Call Walgreen’s or Rite Aid!
Yesterday–May 12, 2021–the FDA & CDC recommended and approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12-15 year olds. Interested in an appointment for teens right away in (or near) Ashtabula County? Sign up at Walgreen’s Sign up at Rite Aid The Cleveland Clinic has already updated their COVID Vaccine page to include 12-year-olds, so it is…
Where can 16 year-olds in Ashtabula County receive the COVID vaccine?
The Pfizer two-shot vaccine is the only one currently approved for use with 16 & 17 year-olds. You can sign up one of two ways: Search for eligible County Vaccine Sites Sign up for the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio According to ideastream, the Wolstein Center is also offering the Pfizer vaccine in April, and…
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Available for 16-17 year olds
28 March 2021-The two-shot Pfizer COVID vaccine is currently approved for use with teens ages 16 & 17 years old. Parents or teens in Ashtabula County, Ohio have options to get this vaccine: 1. Use the Ohio state “Get the Shot” website to find a vaccine location and schedule a Pfizer appointment: https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ 2. Attend…
SIX Open Vaccine Clinics in Ashtabula County – No Registration!
Updated 28 March 2021 – Ashtabula County Health Department has six COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled, open to the public for anyone 18 years and older.* There is no registration required. Arrive at the clinic at the time for the letter of your last name, or within the next hour. LAST NAME STARTS WITH A-C arrive…
At-Home COVID Tests Available from ACDL
The Ashtabula County District Library (ACDL) is assisting the Ohio Department of Health (ODOH) in distributing, free to Ohio residents, the 15-minute Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test for at-home COVID-19 testing, in conjunction with a free telehealth session provided by eMed proctors. According to an ODOH Home Tests Guidance document received by the…
Ohio extends vaccine access to more essential workers and anyone age 60+ beginning Thursday
Check out this breaking news from Governor Dewine’s Press Conference this afternoon: https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-expands-availability-for-covid-19-vaccine-heres-who-is-now-eligible/35685387 In other good news, the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine has been rated effective against all variants by the CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee yesterday. 3.9 million doses may be available as soon as Tuesday: https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/cdc-advisory-committee-recommends-emergency-use-of-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine
Enough Vaccines Within 60-90 Days?! How Local Companies Can Get Involved
Amazing news! President Biden estimates within 60-90 days we should have capacity to give at least the first shot of the vaccine to everyone who wants it in the U.S. (Source: PBS News Hour) Businesses are encouraged to get involved in several ways: Compensate for employee time to get the vaccine. For example, Aldi and…
4 New Vaccine Providers in Ashtabula County Awaiting Shots
Tim Settles from Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency shares this news: “The Star Beacon published four additional vaccine provider locations in their weekend edition . These four sites are also listed on the Ohio Dept. of Health Coronavirus website. Andover Primary Care Walgreens – W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula CVS – E. Main St., Geneva Rite Aid –…
Why is Ashtabula County still in the COVID red zone? Community spread is 90%
As of Thursday, February 11, Ashtabula is still in the red zone due to our high per capita infection rates, according to the Ohio Department of Health. As of Tuesday, February 9, Ashtabula County had 215 active cases. 177 were new positives in the past week. 7 are currently hospitalized. Overall, only 577 out of…
Need Help Signing Up for a COVID Vaccine Online? Call Your Library!
Older adults have been the first priority for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Most of the vaccine sites have an online registration system, which can get complicated. Do you or someone you know need help with the online registration? Call or stop by your local library! Libraries in Ashtabula County are here to assist you (masked,…
Federal Government to send COVID Vaccine Directly to Retail Pharmacies
USA Today reported that next week, 6,500 pharmacies will receive 1 million vaccine doses directly from the Biden administration, in addition to the 1.5 million going to state health departments. Individuals will not see any difference in the process of getting the vaccine. There will just be more shots available. What does this mean for…
Ashtabula County Remains in Red Zone: Stay Careful
84 of 88 counties in Ohio are currently considered “very high exposure and spread” of COVID, including Ashtabula County. No counties are in the Purple zone for severe spread. In good news, the trend lines for new cases and hospital admissions in Ashtabula County are decreasing. The state’s color code system is updated every Thursday.…
Eligible City of Ashtabula Residents Can Sign Up for COVID Vaccine
The City of Ashtabula Health Department has set up a hotline for residents who want to receive the Coronavirus vaccine: (440) 992-7188 COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Hotline Eligible at-risk City residents can sign up for the Coronavirus vaccine if they are: Ages 65+ Diagnosed with listed medical disorders Work in schools When leaving your name and…
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