The Sullivan County Health Department reports it has booked all 200 COVID-19 vaccine appointments for its clinic at the North Central Rural Electric Coop in Milan on February 1st. No other appointments will be made, as there is no additional vaccine. When the Sullivan County Health Department receives details about its next vaccine shipment and […]
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Mercer County Health Department receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
The Mercer County Health Department has received its first shipment of 200 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office will be closed during its first vaccine clinics on February 2nd and 4th. The health department has compiled a list of names and phone numbers of residents interested in receiving vaccines. Those residents will be contacted […]
Livingston County Health Center stops taking names for COVID-19 vaccine
The Livingston County Health Center is no longer taking names for COVID-19 vaccine at this time. The office reports there has been an overwhelming response, and it does not want to provide false hope of getting vaccinated in the near future until vaccine becomes more readily available. Individuals who signed up will still be notified […]
Owner of drug treatment clinic indicted for drug trafficking in Missouri
The owner of an Olathe, Kansas, clinic that treats opioid addiction has been indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking. Trevor J. Robinson, 44, of Olathe, Kansas, was charged in a five-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Robinson was arrested today and remains in federal custody pending […]
Grundy County Health Department reports COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments booked full
The Grundy County Health Department reports COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointment times are full for this week. Additional clinics will be held on January 27th and 28th for individuals at least 65 years old and those from Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1 who have not been served. The Grundy County Health Department will continue […]
Putnam County Health Department books 144 appointments for COVID-19 vaccine
The Putnam County Health Department reports it booked 144 appointments for COVID-19 vaccine, The vaccine clinic will be held on January 29th at the fairgrounds. No other appointments will be scheduled because there is no additional vaccine. The Putnam County Health Department is not keeping a waiting list. An announcement is to be made when additional […]
Harrison County Health Department receives 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Harrison County Health Department has obtained about 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. It has followed the governor’s vaccination plan, prioritizing vaccine for Phase 1A, Phase 1B Tier 1, and Phase 1B Tier 2, and been giving vaccine throughout the week to individuals in those phases. The health department reports it started a waiting list […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
The Grundy County Health Department has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses available. Vaccine clinics will be held on Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29 by appointment only. This clinic will serve individuals: Age 65 and older Also accepting appointments for persons from Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tier 1 who have not been […]
Linn County Health Department receives shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
The Linn County Health Department has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine. The department will provide vaccinations by appointment starting this week to individuals at least 65 years old and those 64 and younger with an increased risk for illness. The office will be closed for other services starting January 29th and until COVID-19 clinics […]
Sullivan County Health Department administers COVID-19 vaccine to 56 residents
The Sullivan County Health Department administered COVID-19 vaccines to 56 residents at American Legion Post 228 in Milan on January 22nd. The individuals were previously registered and met Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1 descriptions, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services. The COVID website indicates those groups include long-term care facility […]
45 new cases of COVID-19 reported in area counties, Putnam County administers first doses of vaccine
The Putnam County Health Department reports 26 additional COVID-19 cases since January 14th, which makes the total 431 or 8.66% of Putnam County residents. Twenty-four individuals are being monitored by public health. Nine deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 complications. The Putnam County Health Department reports it administered the first 90 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 […]
Grundy and Linn County health departments receive shipments of COVID-19 vaccine
The Grundy County Health Department received the second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine it requested for Phase 1A recipients. Those individuals include patient-facing health care providers and staff. Administrator Elizabeth Gibson reports the health department has requested doses for Phase 1B Tier 2. That group includes individuals at a higher risk due to age or health […]
Governor Parson announces mass vaccination and targeted vaccination sites across the state of Missouri
During a briefing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri National Guard will begin assisting the Department of Health and Senior Services and other state partners in establishing COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state. A mass vaccination team will be assigned to each of Missouri’s nine Highway Patrol regions. “The Missouri […]
Grundy County Health Department reports no COVID-19 vaccine available for Phase-1B vaccinations
Governor Mike Parson has opened Phase 1B for COVID-19 vaccinations, however, the Grundy County Health Department reports that, at this time, it does not have vaccine available for Phase 1B, which includes individuals at higher risk due to age or health conditions. The health department does not have a list for residents to sign up […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces new General Surgeon on staff, Dr. Jeremy Stayton
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces the addition of Dr. Jeremy Stayton as General Surgeon on staff at CCMH. “We are so excited to expand our General Surgery program and add a skilled doctor like Dr. Stayton,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “We have been examining the community’s need for additional general surgery care. […]
Governor Parson announces activation of first Tier of Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Governor Mike Parson has announced the activation of Phase 1B – Tier 1 of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Federal partners have informed the state that they plan to significantly increase vaccine supply next week and that individuals 65 and older and those with the presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions should be […]
Grundy County Health Department receives first shipment of Pfizer COVID vaccine
The Grundy County Health Department this week received its first of two anticipated deliveries of Pfizer vaccine for individuals in Tier 1A. The Tier 1A group includes patient-facing health care providers and staff, such as emergency medical services, physicians, nurses, optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, and community health workers. The health department has been working to […]
Sullivan County Health Department to hold influenza vaccine clinic
The Sullivan County Health Department will hold an influenza vaccine clinic on January 15th by appointment only. Flu shots will be available at the health department of Milan from 8:30 to noon and 1 to 4 o’clock. Participants are asked to bring their Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance cards. Participants are also asked to wear a […]
Livingston County reports 4 COVID-19 deaths; cases of COVID-19 rise by 22 across four counties
The Livingston County Health Center reported four COVID-19-related deaths on January 12th, bringing the total to 41. There were seven new cases for a total of 1,242. Seventy-two cases are active, with 40 community actives, 25 facility actives, and seven school actives. Eleven current COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported for Livingston County. Eight more COVID-19 cases […]