“I think we’re turning a new chapter,” said Dr. Matt Howie medical director of the York City Health Bureau. “The summer is a new chapter of this book. But we have not completed the book. I’m still very concerned."
York County COVID-19 cases lowest since November, but vaccine rates worry officials
York Dispatch
York County s daily COVID-19 cases are at the lowest they ve been since a pre-winter surge, but local health officials say the county s declining vaccination rate could keep it from maintaining its trajectory.
As of Monday, York County had seen 262 cases per 100,000 people in the last 14 days. That s the lowest the number has been since November, when the case rate per 100,000 people hit 261 on Nov. 11, according to state Health Department data.
The number of York County residents receiving their first vaccinations over a seven-day period per 100,000 people, however, has plummeted about 72% in the past month.
York County vaccination rate on the decline as hesitancy remains
York Dispatch
The number of York County residents getting COVID-19 vaccinations has plummeted over the past month, which health officials say is an indication that vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
After a late March peak in York County, when in a seven-day period more than 3,500 first doses were administered per 100,000 people, the number has since dropped to just over 1,000 per 100,000 as of Wednesday, according to state Health Department data.
That is about a 71% decrease.
“It’s statewide phenomenon,” said Dr. Matt Howie, medical director of the York City Health Bureau. “We’re seeing this decrease in demand for the first dose, and we’re also seeing an increase in no-show rates even when individuals are scheduled.”
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York Opioid Collaborative wants to know what you know about needles
York Dispatch
The York Opioid Collaborative has launched a survey to gauge the public s knowledge about properly disposing of needles and other sharp objects used to inject drugs.
The survey, created in collaboration with the York City Health Bureau, is completely anonymous and 10 questions long, according to a Monday news release. The survey can be accessed at https://corexms537kzb4lsl8zg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV 79ZaOarMbuvnNxc.
Those taking the survey will also be asked about the proper disposal of both over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Residents wishing to participate must complete the survey by May 2.