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COVID vaccine allocations are expected to increase significantly for the Panhandle beginning next week. 1,100 doses, plus the required 2nd dose, are anticipated to arrive weekly beginning next week, with doses allocated based on a percentage of the county population. The Panhandle Vaccine Task Force is working together to get shots in arms, and anyone [...]
Written by Brewster Central School District The Brewster Central School District has completed testing for 10% of their in-person population and approximately 17% of our staff. Out of the approximately 355 staff and students tested, two individuals tested positive, leading us to a local .6% infection rate within our school community. A sincere thank you to the students and staff who consented to testing, and to our incredible nurses and support staff who were able to test all of these individuals in a professional and efficient manner. We will continue to conduct bi-weekly testing a...
Anyone 65+ or persons with medical conditions can now register for the COVID vaccine wait list. Those meeting those criteria can complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/ycpxzr5d. The online link completion is preferred, but people can call 308-262-5764 or 308-633-2866 ext. 101. Over 3,000 people have signed up so far! Be sure to help your elderly [...]
Nineteen additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle were confirmed Monday by area public health officials, bringing the total deaths in the region to 155. The deaths are being announced as follows: Box Butte County female in her 90s Cheyenne County: two males both in their 90s Grant County male in his 70s Morrill County: one [...]
Perdue's announcement comes days ahead of the runoff election in Georgia.