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JOHNSTOWN Some of the initial COVID-19 vaccine batch that Fulton County received has gone to vaccinations for the huge Lexington Center operation, county officials said last week.
County Administrative Officer Jon Stead told the county Board of Supervisors that the county is currently working on creating a “small cadre” of volunteers to dispense the COVID-19 vaccine the county receives. But he said the Fulton County Public Health Department has provided vaccinations in recent weeks, and was heavily involved with Lexington Center. At some point, he said the county’s supply was exhausted or “dosed out” and the county awaits more vaccine.
JOHNSTOWN The Fulton County Public Health Department on Thursday issued more public information about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Health officials said in a news release they wanted to issue “some key points” regarding the COVID vaccine:
The two vaccines that are currently utilized will require two doses, with the second dose being 21-28 days after the initial dose.
“As with any vaccine, you may experience side effects,” the release said. “You will be required to wait 15 minutes after your vaccination to be monitored for any side effects. Side effects can include pain and swelling at the site of the shot, fever, headache, fatigue, and chills. Side effects should go away within a few days, you should contact your primary care practitioner if the shot site redness or tenderness persists longer than 24 hours, the other side effects continue longer than a few days or are concerning you.”
Jan 14, 2021
JOHNSTOWN The Fulton County Public Health Department on Wednesday issued a news release regarding COVID-19 vaccinations available to the public.
The department said it is experiencing a high volume of calls regarding COVID vaccine.
“We understand that people want information on when they can receive the vaccine,” the release said. “Fulton County is part of the Mohawk Valley Regional network and is not scheduling public appointments for vaccine at this time. Â The supply for vaccine is not as high as the demand is at this time. The process to vaccinate all individuals will take months. Patience is required.”
County health officials said that If you are an eligible New Yorker based on 1a and 1b, you may schedule an appointment online or by calling New York state’s call center at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
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Futon County Administrative Officer Jon Stead gives his 28th annual State of the County address Friday morning at the Johnstown Holiday Inn.
JOHNSTOWN The annual Fulton County government “State of the County” address after nearly 30 years could be delivered non-traditionally this year due to COVID-19.
The pandemic is hampering the ability to get large groups together, and the county address for many years delivered by County Administrative Officer Jon Stead could be a casualty.
“We are kind of in a holding pattern on that,” Stead said Friday.
The “State of the County” breakfast speech by Stead given yearly about this time of the year is conducted by the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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JOHNSTOWN The Fulton County Health Department is continuing to experience an increase in cases from COVID-19, the agency reported Tuesday.
To that end, the department on Tuesday issued a news release clarifying details for the public during the pandemic.
For details on counts, the public can visit the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 tracker at:
covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Maper-Map” The department said that while Fulton County public health staff are trying diligently to make contact with positive cases and the virtual contact tracers with the contacts of positives, it is highly possible the outreach may not happen. If you have not been contacted, please follow these guidelines: