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For those on the fence about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Springfield firefighters are offering to sweeten the deal with a Fire Station Fun Day and Vaccine Clinic later this week for Greene County residents.
This event will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Fire Station 8, 1405 S. Scenic Ave.
As part of the community s Finish Strong goal, the event aims to help vaccinate 50 percent of eligible residents by Memorial Day.
There s no registration required. Anyone ― with or without children ― eligible for the vaccine can stop by Fire Station 8 and receive either the Moderna two-shot vaccine or the one-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, according to the city.
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Fewer people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine in southwest Missouri. And area public health departments hope to increase the number of people who are getting their shots through a new initiative.
Cara Erwin, spokesperson for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department said they’re working with other health departments in the 417 region on the initiative, called Vaccine Champions. The Vaccine Champions program is essentially creating a community of folks who are exactly that they re vaccine champions, said Erwin. They re people who have been vaccinated and feel strongly.based in science that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks of getting COVID or spreading COVID.
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.