City recognizes Arbor Day
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A Magnolia was planted at the Carnegie Public Library Board in honor of Healthcare workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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National Arbor Day was recognized on April 30 with representatives from Fayette County Public Health, the local EMS, members of Washington Court House City Council and members of the tree committee present at a ceremony.
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National Arbor Day was celebrated on April 30. This year, a Magnolia was planted at the Carnegie Public Library Board in honor of Healthcare workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washington Court House and Fayette County, according to Kelley Ford, administrative secretary for the city.
FCPH: COVID vaccine remains scarce
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Hannah Morris was a nurse at Fayette County Public Health for 35 years. On Tuesday she received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from FCPH nurse Emily Bower, RN, BSN.
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Fayette County Public Health nurses Kate Halliday, Tracy Dye, Cindy Throckmorton, and Amanda Brown reconstitute Pfizer vaccine.
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Charlotte and Bob Barker receive their COVID-19 vaccines from Cindy Throckmorton, RN, BSN and Tonda Bradley, RN, DON.
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Although a new category of Ohioans will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 15, Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) asks the public to keep in mind that the vaccine remains scarce.
Heavy snow causes closures throughout county
Creek Road following the significant snowfall submitted by local Kim Snively.
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A substantial snowfall from overnight caused various hazards in Fayette County on Tuesday as well as several closures.
On average, the county received 7-8 inches of snow, according to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. However, different areas will have received different amounts of snow. One household reported to Stanforth it had 13 inches in the front yard Tuesday morning.
“Interestingly enough, we had no wind last night with the snow. So that means the snowfall, the measurement of the snow where ever it’s at, is probably fairly accurate. There was very little drifting,” said Stanforth. “We were fortunate in the weather pattern even though we got a lot of snow yesterday.”
FCPH reports 3 more COVID deaths
Staff reports - and The Associated Press
Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) reported three more COVID-19 related deaths in the community on Monday a male in his 70s, a male in his 80s, and a female in her 80s.
“Please respect the privacy of their families as they mourn the loss of their loves ones,” read a statement from FCPH.
Since the pandemic began, Fayette County has had a total of 33 deaths, 2,493 COVID-19 cases with 2,177 presumed recoveries, and 207 hospitalizations.
This week is expected to be the county’s biggest week yet for COVID vaccinations for individuals who are 75-years-old and older. FCPH staff will operate mass vaccination clinics for those who are receiving their second doses, those who are receiving their first doses, as well as two closed clinics for K-12 schools.
FCPH: COVID vaccine demand exceeds supply
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Former Blue Lion basketball coach Gary Shaffer and wife Jeannie receive their vaccinations from MRC volunteer Teresa Wisecup, RN, and FCPH nurse Ashley Roberts, RN.
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As Phase 1b of Ohio’s COVID-19 vaccination plan continues next week, Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) Deputy Health Commissioner Leigh Cannon is reminding the public that the demand exceeds the supply and vaccine remains scarce.
“We are working as quickly as possible to vaccinate the identified priority populations,” said Cannon, “We appreciate your patience.”
On Thursday, FCPH reported that 377 county residents have completed their vaccinations (1.32% of the population) and 1,692 residents have received their first shots (5.93% of the population).