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City officials in Springfield and local health professionals continue to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The number of people seeking the vaccine has dropped by 43 percent since April 9, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department at a press briefing Tuesday. As of Tuesday morning, 33 percent of Greene County residents 16 and older had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
And there s been a jump in positive cases of the illness in Greene County. Less than two weeks ago, the seven-day average of daily cases was under 18 per day. Tuesday, it was 31.43 cases per day.
Dr. Kayce Morton, pediatrician for CoxHealth and Jordan Valley Community Health Center, said at the briefing that the vaccine is the best tool in the toolbox to fight COVID-19. She urged people to get a vaccine to protect those who aren t yet eligible for one.
Return of Artsfest with precautions gives Springfield hope for normalcy Harrison Keegan, Springfield News-Leader
Artsfest is a tradition for Dan Griffin and his beloved dog, Winston. It s definitely one of the kick-starters for spring and summer, Griffin said as he paused to snap some pictures of Winston sitting down on historic Walnut Street.
Griffin said he likes the atmosphere of Artsfest and the chance to connect with local artists. And he s not just window shopping, Griffin said he usually makes a few purchases as well.
Last year, Griffin and his pug had to stay home during the first weekend in May as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Artsfest for the only time in the event s 40-year history.
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This year’s Artsfest will feature work for sale by a variety of artisans, food booths and live music. And it will offer something else: COVID-19 vaccines.
The Greene County CARES Mobile Support Unit will be stationed near the event to give shots to those who want them.
The unit is a partnership of Jordan Valley Community Health Center, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, the Greene County Medical Center, the City of Springfield and the United Way of the Ozarks’ Give 5 program. It will be at the southeast corner of the University Plaza parking lot, at 333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, Saturday, May 1, from 10 to 5:30 and Sunday, May 2, from 10 to 4:30.
Health Department Partners With Missouri National Guard To Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Posted By: Parker Padgett April 19, 2021 @ 7:58 pm Coronavirus, Local News, News, State
The Springfield Greene County Health Department and the Missouri National Guard are teaming up to expand vaccination efforts.
An Adaptive Vaccination Team from the national guard has been assigned to Greene County and will hold vaccine clinics in areas with low vaccination numbers.
The health department says the goal is to full vaccinate 70% of the people in the county.
Below is a press release from the Health Department:
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce a new partnership with the Missouri National Guard. Six Adaptive Vaccination Teams (AVTs) have been deployed to Region D to assist in COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
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