Frostburg State University Now Registering Students for Vaccinations Through April 13 Working with the Allegany County Health Department, UPMC Western Maryland and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Frostburg State University is now registering FSU students for appointments to deliver vaccinations for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.
Appointments must be scheduled by FSU students ahead of time (no walk-ups allowed) for a FEMA mobile vaccination unit clinic on the Frostburg State campus starting April 8, with appointment times available each afternoon through April 13. Appointments (no walk-ups allowed) are also available at UPMC Western Maryland for FSU students with their own transportation to the hospital on Friday, April 9 and must be scheduled ahead of time as well.
FSU employees are also eligible for the vaccinations. FSU students and employees are able to access the appointments through information provided in emails to their FSU accounts with links and times.
In efforts to ensure that all Allegany County Seniors 60 and older, have been vaccinated or are scheduled for their first vaccination appointment, we are asking that any individual 60 and older that has not yet received or been scheduled for a COVID vaccine call 301-783-1770 today Friday April 9th from 8am-4pm.
The Garrett County Health Department is interested in hearing from persons who have a medical background and may be able to commit to assisting the Health Department in their vaccination efforts. As vaccine supplies increase, additional vaccinators may be hired as temporary contract employees.
“If you have a healthcare background and would be available to help vaccinate individuals for COVID-19, please contact us,” said Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens. “We are interested in speaking with current or retired nurses, paramedics, EMTs, physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dentists, etc. who have a desire and the time to assist us with our vaccination efforts.”
Anyone interested in discussing the possibilities of helping with the community vaccination program should call the Health Department at 301-334-7700.
Just over 30% of Garrett County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The current 7-day positivity rate for the county is 3.5%, with a case rate of 5.91 per 100,000. The total number of positive cases is 1,918 and a total of 61 deaths are attributed to COVID-19 and its complications.
Any Garrett County resident interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination should visit garretthealth.org and fill out the Garrett County COVID-19 Vaccination Interest Form. For those unable to access the interest form, call 301-334-7698 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance. The form may be filled out by any Garrett County resident.
Currently, the Health Department is conducting free COVID-19 testing for persons with or without symptoms:
• On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the MEDCO Building in the McHenry Business Park. Pre-registration is recommended. Visit garretthealth.org for more information.
• On Monday through Friday by appointment only at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland. Schedule an appointment by calling 301-334-7697.
For COVID-19 related questions, or to report a COVID-19 compliance issue, call the local COVID-19 Hotline number at 301-334-7698.
FREE COVID TESTING
Friday April 9, 2021
11 am- 3 pm
VIKING FIELD PARKING LOT (bring ID/ under 18 with adult)
COVID VACCINE AVAILABLE for ANYONE Age 18 or Older (if age 16-18, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for this age, CALL LOCAL pharmacies).
There are openings for the COMMUNITY COVID VACCINE CLINICS Thursdays in April 2021 Call 304-257-4922 or CLINIC AT MT. STORM HEALTH CENTER CALL 304-693-7616
There were Four (4) New Positive cases reported in Grant County.
1,340 Total COVID Cases
• 1087 Confirmed Positive COVID cases
• 253 Probable COVID cases (Probable cases are those that have a positive result from a rapid antigen test).
• 1,261 Total Recovered
• 50 Active Cases.
• 25 Deaths listed as COVID related
The Hampshire County Health Dept will be returning to the high school & both middle schools on May 18th to offer the required school vaccinations for incoming 7th & 12th grade students (see information below) with parent permission. Permission Forms are available on-line (below) or from the School Nurse. For questions or more information, please see your School Nurse. They will not be there on May 4th as previously announced to allow the recommended time to pass between the COVID vaccinations and these other vaccines for those getting both types.
Students 16 & up that have signed up will be receiving the COVID vaccinations at the high school on April 9th and 30th. Appointments are currently being scheduled by the Health Dept. at 304-496-960. Permission Forms are also available on-line (below) from the Health Dept or from the School Nurse.
Please call the high school Nurse with any questions 304 822-5016, ext. 1030.
Immunization Requirements for 7th- and 12th-Graders (PDF).
Health Dept. Consent Form for Required Vaccinations for incoming 7th & 12th Graders
Health Dept. Consent Form for COVID Vaccination for those students 16 and up.
The Hardy County Health Department and Hardy County Office of Emergency Management has eight additional confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hardy County, making 30 active cases, with a total confirmed case count of 1,473. We have had 22 confirmed COVID-19 deaths. We currently have 27 patients in quarantine at home, following proper protocol to protect their neighbors and community. Three patients are currently hospitalized due to severe symptoms of COVID-19. Due to privacy, additional information regarding the persons, area of residence, and travel history will not be disclosed. The Hardy County Health Department has completed the necessary contact tracing to ensure the safety of close contacts and to prevent additional transmission. Hardy County now has 1,421 individuals recovered, included in the total confirmed case count of 1,473.