CADIZ The Harrison County Health Department is conducting a data collection survey to gather information on potential Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccine recipients.
There was a constant flow of traffic to receive the COVID-19 vaccine today as the start of phase 1A for administering the doses is in full swing. All healthcare personnel and those living in long-term care facilities qualify for the vaccine. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Harrison County Health Department in Gulfport set […]
Staff writer
CADIZ The Harrison County Health Department will begin to administer the county’s first round of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by early next week.
Garen Rhome, administrator of the health department, said the department received 100 doses of the vaccine Monday morning. The vaccine will be administered to the county’s health care workers, county home staff and residents, paramedics and some of the health department staff, including the public health nurses.
“The bulk of our Tier 1A responsibilities here locally is our EMS and our residents and staff at the county home,” he said.
Rhome said the department is hoping to begin administering the doses to recipients by early next week.
Staff Writer
CADIZ The Harrison County Health Department will begin to administer the county’s first round of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by early next week.
Garen Rhome, administrator of the health department, said the department received 100 doses of the vaccine Monday morning. The vaccine will be administered to the county’s health care workers, county home staff and residents, paramedics and some of the health department staff including the public health nurses.
“The bulk of our tier 1a responsibilities here locally is our EMS and our residents and staff at the county home,” he said.
Rhome said the department is hoping to begin administering the doses to recipients by early next week.
Harrison County Health Department rescinds mask order
Harrison County Health Officer Courtney Cross confirms that the health department board of trustees on December 16
th rescinded the public health order requiring the wearing of face coverings or masks when around non-household members.
The board voted three to two to rescind the order, which was to go into effect on December 17
thto help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Cross says the board listened to public comments for two hours at the meeting before voting.
The Harrison County Health Department will continue with a public health advisory. Cross notes the health department will also continue with education and to encourage residents to use mitigation strategies.