Operational Update: Over Past Week, $5 Million in Insulin for Syria, 25-Ton Charter for Nepal Covid Response and More
Direct Relief also provided India with $17 million worth of donated Covid-19 therapies from Eli Lilly, which cleared customs this week and will be used by hospitals treating Covid-19 patients.
A pharmacist with Syria Relief and Development stocks shelves during medical response efforts. Direct Relief supported the group with $5.5 million worth of donated insulin products over the past week. (SRD photo)
Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 311 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide.
Allen County’s mass vaccination clinic ends Thursday
By Mackenzi Klemann - mklemann@limanews.com
Final mass vaccination clinic Thursday
• Allen County Public Health will holds its final mass vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the former Knights of Columbus Hall, 810 S. Cable Road, Lima. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will be available. Must be 18 or older. Reserve a shot at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov or walk in, no appointment required.
• The health department will continue offering immunizations at its main office, 219 E. Market St., Lima, on Mondays and Fridays. Homebound residents can call the Area Agency on Aging to register for a house appointment at 419-222-7723. To schedule a pop-up clinic, call 419-228-4636.
Mental health awareness walk planned at Kibby Corners Park
Mental Health Awareness Walk: 12-4 p.m., Kibby Corners Park, 700 S. Main St., Lima. Food, games, free COVID-19 vaccines and more.
LIMA The founder of Ella B’s home for women and Lima councilor Derry Glenn are organizing a walk to raise awareness for mental health services from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, starting at Kibby Corners Park, 700 S. Main St., Lima.
The event will feature free food, games and entertainment, as well as free COVID-19 shots from Health Partners of Western Ohio for those who are interested. Counselors and nurse practitioners from Coleman’s Professional Services will also be on hand to answer questions about mental health services available in Lima.