Public and private EMS workers were among the first Ohioans eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but only about 40% locally opted to get the first dose, according to Summit County Public Health. We did some pre-surveys, so it is what we were expecting, Summit County Public Health Public Information Officer Marlene Martin said. We were hoping for a higher turnout. Obviously, our ideal would have been 100%.
The county started administering the first dose of the Moderna vaccine to EMS workers on Dec. 26 as part of Ohio s phased approach. Distribution of the second dose will begin Jan. 23.
The state is currently in Phase 1A. Hospitals, local health departments and health care systems are distributing vaccines to essential workers in health care settings; pharmacies are distributing to long-term care and nursing home residents and staff; and the local health departments are administering to congregate care staff and residents, EMS first responders and any remaining long-term ca
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Rebecca Hong, a registered nurse who is the assistant nurse manager on the mom/baby unit at Rose Medical Center, draws a shot from a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna to administer to an employee in the first round of staff vaCcinations at Rose Medical Center with the Moderna product Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Summit, Portage, Medina and Stark counties moved from purple to red in the state s advisory map released Thursday.
However, Summit County Public Health Commissioner Donna Skoda said that does not mean people should ease their restrictions to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Even though we have dropped to red in Summit County, residents still need to continue to wear their mask, stay socially-distanced, limit outings and refrain from gathering with anyone outside their household to protect our residents and keep them safe, Skoda said after the county map was released on Thursday. Typically, there is about a two-week lag time in hospitalizations for new cases. We need to keep our hospitals from surging so hospital beds are available for residents when they need them.
A Summit County resident died from COVID-19 earlier this month, according to the Summit County Public Health Department. The death is the fourth in the county due to COVID-19.
The 47-year-old Summit County man died Dec. 7 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs due to respiratory failure brought on by COVID-19. The man also had other significant health conditions, according to public officials. He tested positive for COVID-19 prior to his death and was transferred from Summit County to Penrose Hospital via Flight for Life.
“It saddens us to lose anyone in our community to this disease, and we extend our deep condolences to his family,” Summit County Public Health Director Amy Wineland said in a news release.
Here s how to register and when you could get the vaccine.
How can you register for the COVID-19 vaccine in Summit County?
Summit County Public Health has established its vaccine registry for those who would like to be vaccinated at tinyurl.com/SCPHvaccine.
“There will only be a limited supply in the early stages of distribution until production catches up with the demand, said Summit County Public Health Commissioner Donna Skoda. We are committed to the equitable distribution of a safe and effective vaccine. This registry will help us reach those who would like to be vaccinated.
The form asks for your name, address, phone number, email address and affiliation, although only the email and affiliation are mandatory.