Hoosiers 60 and older are now eligible to receive the #COVID19 vaccine. The announcement was made shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or call a local phone number. State health officials urge vaccination seekers to be patient as wait times might be longer than usual. Reid Health operates […]
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Majority of Indiana counties at orange COVID level this week, Wayne better at yellow
In a week when Hoosiers are still digging out from a significant winter storm, Governor Holcomb’s news conference brought welcome news regarding Indiana’s COVID-19 positivity rates. The color-coded maps “look the best they have in months” according to Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana’s State Health Commissioner Wednesday, February 17. No counties were at the red level […]
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WCHD closes COVID vaccination, test site Tuesday; county allowing essential travel only
Wayne County Health Department is announcing the closure of their COVID vaccine site for Tuesday, Feb. 16. All appointments will be rescheduled for a later date. WCHD officials said they will wait until all the bad weather is over before rescheduling. The health department also announced the closure of its Covid testing site along with […]
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Indiana now offering COVID vaccines to ages 65-69
Indiana now has opened vaccinations to those who are 65 or older, or are first responders or health care workers. Volunteer first responders who interact with the public also are eligible. Reid Health operates a regional vaccination center at Kuhlman Center on the Wayne County Fairgrounds that generally has same-day appointments at Kuhlman Center between […]
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Wayne County COVID-19: Share your story
Wayne County Government Launches Public Awareness Campaign Encouraging Masks and Other Precautions to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Their mission: Richmond, IN (December 16, 2020) – As Wayne County’s COVID-19 numbers continue to climb the urgency to wear a mask, social distance, and follow other recommended guidelines from the Wayne County Health Department and the […]
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Wayne County surpasses 6,000 COVID cases; Henry County now above 5,000
Wayne County has surpassed 6,000 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID. Data provided Wednesday, Jan. 20, by Indiana State Department of Health shows 6,037 cases of COVID in Wayne County since the pandemic began. A one-day increase of 54 new cases pushed the county past the 6,000 mark. Wayne County has had 159 deaths related to […]
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COVID vaccine appointments offered in Connersville, Lynn, Richmond
Area residents now have a few options for locations in Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties where they can get their COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Reid Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lynn and Connersville will remain open next week as the Richmond location moves to the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Recipients can schedule an appointment outside of […]
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Drive-thru testing site open this week in Wayne County
Local vaccine shipment delayed, with fewer doses Here are some local COVID updates: • Indiana Department of Health and Wayne County Health Department are partnering to hold a free drive-thru testing clinic for COVID-19. The clinic opened Tuesday, Jan. 5, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Saturday, Jan. 9, […]
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Richmond mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow announced Tuesday night that despite his best efforts to stay healthy, he has received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Snow said on his Facebook that he began experiencing mild symptoms late Monday night and went in for testing early Tuesday morning. Snow had attended a Richmond Common Council meeting on Monday evening. […]
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County’s vaccine shipment delayed, has fewer doses than expected
If you tuned out pandemic news over the holidays, here are some local COVID updates and ideas for safe New Year’s alternative activities: *Wayne County Health Department is looking for non-medical and medical volunteers to help operate its COVID vaccination clinic, which could open as soon as Jan. 11, when a shipment of Moderna vaccines […]