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Hill County Board of Health votes for local mask order
Last updated 2/20/2021 at 9:22pm
The Hill County Board of Health voted 3-1 to implement a countywide mask order at a special meeting Wednesday after a long and occasionally heated discussion. The order requires universal mask wearing except for children under the age of 5 - though 3- and 4-year-olds are still encouraged to wear masks - and other specific exemptions. The order will remain in effect for 90 days, or until the county sees a per-capita spread of COVID-19 of 10 per 100,000 people or lower for two consecutive weeks, after which the board will review all other factors and determine whether the order is still n.
A clinic is set for Tuesday at Texas Motor Speedway. But another one tentatively scheduled for Thursday is in jeopardy due to possible inclement weather.
Allen County teachers get their first shots
By Mackenzi Klemann - mklemann@limanews.com
Allen County Public Health Director of Nursing Deb Roberts prepares a dose of vaccine during a clinic held Tuesday afternoon at Elida High School.
Amanda Wilson | The Lima News
Elida schools substitute Jackie O’Connor recieves the COVID-19 vaccination from Registered Nurse Lisa Horstman, of Allen County Public Health, during a clinic held Tuesday afternoon at Elida High School.
Amanda Wilson | The Lima News
ELIDA Immunizations are underway in Allen County schools to protect teachers, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other essential K-12 employees from contracting COVID-19 so schools can remain open, as Ohio’s Phase 1B vaccination effort continues to expand.