Marion County Public Health will hold its final COVID-19 vaccine clinic of the week today from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the department’s office in Knoxville. This is a second dose Moderna clinic. Those eligible should receive text messages with instructions, and are reminded to bring their vaccination cards.
Other locations throughout Marion County are offering clinics, with some walk-ins available. Find a list of locations here.
Indianapolis city and health officials provided a COVID-19 update Wednesday.
Marion County updated restrictions on large outdoor events to allow 50 percent capacity, in line with new CDC guidance. The move comes as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway plans to allow 40 percent capacity at this year’s 500.
Currently, 26 percent of Marion County residents are vaccinated. Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine said the shot is the way back to normalcy.
“By reducing the rate of transmission, it gives the virus less chance to mutate and turn into more variant strains, shortening the length of this pandemic,” Caine said.
Marion County is reporting the lowest number of older residents with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, with that population having the highest percentage of vaccination.
The campaign will encourage all Hoosiers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
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IMS is set to become one of the first mass vaccination clinics in Indianapolis. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 3:18 PM EDT May 5, 2021
SPEEDWAY, Ind. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway launched its “Got My Shot” campaign on Wednesday.
The campaign will encourage all Hoosiers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. As of Wednesday, only two million of the state s more than 6.75 million people were fully vaccinated. Got My Shot will include contributions from NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, IMS and INDYCAR leadership, Governor Holcomb, Mayor Hogsett, Dr. Caine, community partners and more.
Marion County Public Health will hold four by appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week. A first dose Moderna clinic will be held Wednesday, May 5th from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the department’s office in Knoxville. Those ages 18+ who live or work in Marion County are eligible. Proof of residence or employment is required.
Second dose clinics will be held Tuesday, May 4th and Thursday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the department’s office in Knoxville. The Pleasantville Fire Station will host a second dose clinic Wednesday, May 5th from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Those eligible for second doses should receive text messages. Find links to schedule appointments here: Press-Release-04.30.21
Marion County is experiencing an uptick in norovirus cases, according to Marion County Public Health Director Kim Dorn. Norovirus is a disease that causes diarrhea and vomiting, and is not killed by hand sanitizer, and Dorn says handwashing for 20 seconds or more is the most effective way to prevent spread. Environmental cleaning should be done using a bleach-based or commercial cleaner.