Another death in the county has been attributed to the coronavirus. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of Jan. 17, 19 residents have died from Covid-19.
There have been a total of 1,670 cases reported; that’s 19 percent of the total population. The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is 12.3 percent; the 14-day positivity rate is 12.0 percent.
Of the total population in the county, 56.4 percent is fully vaccinated.
Wolf reminds the public that booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can be given five months after the second dose based on age: Pfizer- 12 years and older; Moderna- 18 years and older. A booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be given two months after the first dose for persons age 18 and older.
Flu and/or Covid vaccine clinics are held at the public health department at Greene County Medical Center, Level B, Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 pm, and Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. Persons can make an appointment online at https://hipaa.jotform.com/203558336058156 or call 515-386-3228.
Wolf reminds the public that persons who have been exposed to a Covid-19 positive person should wait five days after exposure before testing. Testing too early may result in a false negative result as the viral load isn’t yet high enough.
Free Test Iowa home kits are available at Greene County public health. Persons should call 515-386-3228 to arrange for outdoor pick-up only.
