With the May 12 recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control that children age 12-15 be vaccinated against Covid-19, Greene County public health has set a goal to “meet kids wherever they might be this summer,” according to public health director Becky Wolf. Clinical trials found the Pfizer vaccine to be 100 percent effective in stimulating a robust antibody response…
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Covid-19 update and an explanation of ‘herd immunity’
Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported Tuesday there have been 861 cases of COVID-19 in Greene County as of Monday, May 2. There are currently 111 active cases with 750 people recovered. The 14-day positivity rate is 2.3 percent. Ten deaths have been reported. “Our ‘fully vaccinated’ numbers have not increased much in the past seven-10 days; we…
Read MoreGreene County doing well in Covid vaccination
Greene County is in the second tier from the top – the top third – among Iowa counties in residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported April 19. Thirty percent of Greene County residents are fully vaccinated; among those age 65 and older, 73 percent are fully vaccinated. “While more people are being vaccinated…
Read MoreCovid update, and info about J&J vaccine
Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of April 14, the 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in the county is 3.8 percent. There have been a total of 849 cases of Covid in the county, with 114 active cases as of Wednesday. Wolf also reports that 5,477 doses of Covid vaccine have been administered, and that…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate at 3.3 percent
Two-thirds of residents age 65 and older are fully vaccinated The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in Greene County is at 3.3 percent as of Monday morning, April 12. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports a total of 846 cases in the county, with 114 of them being active cases. On the vaccine front, Wolf reports a…
Read MorePublic health has J&J vaccines for clinics next week
Greene County public health is offering the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, called the “one-and-done” vaccine because it requires only one does, at mini clinics next week. Clinics are slated for Tuesday, April 13, from 9 am to 6 pm, and Wednesday, April 14, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Greene County public health office on the clinic…
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccine available now at all Greene County providers
Covid-19 vaccines are available and “on hand” at every clinic and pharmacy in Greene County, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. “Feel free to connect with the provider of your choice to get vaccinated. Preference of which vaccine you are offered is based on brand availability,” Wolf said Tuesday. Contact information for the various Greene County providers is:…
Read MoreCovid vaccine clinic a success
Vaccine still available at public health, other healthcare providers Greene County Public Health held the first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Greene County Wednesday, March 31. The clinic filled 1,170 appointment slots to give the Pfizer vaccination. The clinic drew persons from all of central Iowa. There were 45 volunteers and employees who worked this event through a collaboration of…
Read MoreCovid vaccine available to 16 and older
Greene County public health has expanded eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines at the Wednesday clinic. All persons age 16 and older are now eligible. The clinic is slated for 12:30 to 6:30 pm at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Appointments are necessary and can be made online at https://hipaa.jotform.com/210826036490149
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccine clinic next Wednesday
Vaccines for 1,170 persons available Greene County public health will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, March 31, from 12:30 to 6:30 pm in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Individuals eligible to receive the vaccine at this clinic include those in Phase 1A and all tiers of Phase 1B: 65 and older 64 and younger with…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate at 6.7 percent, vaccination rate at 17 percent
As of Monday morning, March 22, 3,791 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been provided to Greene County residents; 1,533 residents (17 percent) are fully vaccinated. Within the over-65 age group, a total of 2,211 doses have been administered; 44 percent are fully vaccinated, increased from 38 percent on March 19. As of March 22, the 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19…
Read MoreWolf updates Covid-19 vaccine numbers
Although Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday said all Iowans will be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine beginning April 5, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf warns the availability may not include Greene County. “We ask for your patience and understanding if there is not enough vaccine during that first week,” Wolf said Friday. “Once again, demand is far…
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