Trigg County health officials say more than 800 people received the COVID-19 vaccine during the week.
Trigg County Hospital CEO John Sumner says more than 500 people 70 and older were vaccinated during a two-day vaccination clinic at the Trigg County Recreation Complex. Prior to this week more than 200 health care workers were vaccinated in the community.
Jim Tolley with the Pennyrile District Health Department says more than 150 people were vaccinated for COVID-19 by midday Thursday at the Trigg County Health Department.
Sumner says Trigg County Hospital is hoping to receive more vaccine next week and will announce a vaccination schedule if they receive more vaccines. Sumner says the hospital has also sent a request to Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack to possibly serve as a regional vaccination site.
The Pennyrile District Health Department reported fifteen COVID-19 related deaths Thursday and 71 new cases across its five-county district over a two day
People seventy and over that plan to attend the Trigg County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination clinic are asked to be patient.
Jim Tolley with the Pennyrile District Health Department says vaccinations will begin Thursday at 9:00 and will continue until 4:00 or when the supply is depleted.
Trigg County Judge-executive Hollis Alexander is asking people to be patient.