As COVID cases rise medical professionals urge testing and vaccinations
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County Health Department focuses on health care equity, accessibility moving forward
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Norman Public Schools Superintendent Nick Migliorino speaks during a meeting recently. The board will decide during a meeting Monday whether to make wearing masks optional across the district effective this week. Transcript File Photo
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Oklahoma and vaccination rates not nearly where health officials want them, the Cleveland County Health Department has released health guidance for students in anticipation of the fast-approaching school year.
According to the latest epidemiology report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, released last week, 38% of new COVID cases were among Oklahomaâs youth (ages 15-24) and young adults (ages 25-34). As schools prepare to return next month, the trend is worrisome to health officials.
Pott. County Health Dept. addresses rising COVID-19 cases among younger populations ahead new school year
Pott. County Health Dept.
SHAWNEE, Okla. – The most recent COVID-19 epidemiology report found that 38% of all new COVID cases involved Oklahoma’s youth (15-24 years) and young adult (25-34 years) populations. Both age groups, which currently have the lowest vaccination rates in the state, are especially at risk for new versions of the virus, like the Delta variant.
Oklahoma is seeing the number of infections among this unprotected group grow along with increased overall hospitalizations and deaths. Young adults, school-aged children, and their parents are among this unprotected group, so it is important to consider the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine when making plans for the upcoming school year.