Spencer County reporting lowest vaccinations in Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. Spencer County has the lowest amount of people vaccinated in Kentucky.
The county has a population of more than 19,000 people and the CDC is reporting only 14% of the population or about 2,000 people have been vaccinated.
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North Central District Health Department is increasing vaccine education efforts
Out of 120 counties in Kentucky, Spencer County has the least amount of people vaccinated
Health officials said the slowdown in vaccinations is due to a combination of factors
The North Central District Health Department, which oversees Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Henry counties, is ramping up efforts for COVID-19 vaccination education in hopes of increasing the number of people getting vaccinated.
In some rural Connecticut towns, COVID-19 vaccination lags as much as in cities
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More than 70% of all adults have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut, becoming the first state in the U.S. to reach this benchmark. As the state hits another vaccine milestone, some providers say the work is far from over. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. We are okay now, but we are not there yet, said Robert Miller, director of health for the Eastern Highlands Health District.
This map illustrates vaccine coverage for the state. Darker blue indicates a higher vaccination rate. Pockets of lighter shades can be seen statewide, including up and down the eastern half of Connecticut.
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 10 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on 4/22/2021: 2-Antelope, 0-Boyd, 0- Brown, 1-Cherry, 3-Holt, 0- Keya Paha, 3-Knox, 1-Pierce, 0-Rock. NCDHD encourages district residents to continue to wear your mask in public places or where social distancing is difficult as well as practice social distancing while out in public.
With recent public gatherings and school events coming up in the near future, continue to monitor for signs and symptoms for COVID-19. During this time of year many people struggle with allergies, sinus infections, and common colds. If you have any questions regarding symptoms you have developed, please call your primary care provider or the health department.
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 11 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on 4/19/2021: 5-Antelope, 0-Boyd, 0- Brown, 2-Cherry, 2-Holt, 0-Keya Paha, 1-Knox, 1-Pierce, 0-Rock. NCDHD encourages district residents to continue to wear your mask in public places or where social distancing is difficult as well as practice social distancing while out in public. With recent public gatherings and school events coming up in the near future, continue to monitor for signs and symptoms for COVID-19. During this time of year many people struggle with allergies, sinus infections, and common colds. If you have any questions regarding symptoms you have developed, please call your primary care provider or the health department.
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