Report: Clinton Co. drug OD deaths for 2020 23; up 7 from prior year
By Gary Huffenberger - ghuffenberger@wnewsj.com
WILMINGTON Drug overdoses were the third leading cause of death during 2020 in Clinton County, with 23 substance-use deaths, according to a draft of the Clinton County Health District (CCHD) annual report.
Along with ranking high on the 2020 list, local drug overdoses last year increased by seven from 2019.
Finishing at the top of the list of 2020 leading causes of death are, in order, cardiovascular [heart] disease (72 deaths), and cancer (49 deaths). Note that these numbers represent deaths that occurred within Clinton County only, and residents may have died from those causes while in another county.
History in the making: 104-year-old receives COVID-19 vaccination; CCHD receives its first J&J vaccine
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine does not require storage in an ultra-cold freezer; it can be refrigerated.
The Clinton County Health District received its first shipment of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine 300 doses on Tuesday morning.
Maxine Kuhns, who is 104 years young (to be 105 in a few weeks), on Tuesday became the oldest person to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from the Clinton County Health District. She was there with her daughter, Sharon Patterson. The vaccine was administered by Pam Daniel. Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer reported Tuesday morning that the CCHD is vaccinating its largest group yet at least 360 people age 65 and up at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Expo Center.
CCHD: Still 130 COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for ages 65+ for next week; call now
News Journal
WILMINGTON – The Clinton County Health District still has 130 appointments available for COVID-19 vaccinations for next week as of 1:30 p.m. Friday. Below are the instructions for calling:
The Clinton County Health District will host its next phone bank to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for those individuals 65 years old and older. On Friday, Feb. 26, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m., Clinton County residents may call 937-382-3829, option 0 (zero) for appointments for the week of March 1. Please note:
• Do not leave a message, they will be unable to return your call.