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wscott@heraldstaronline.com WELLSBURG The Brooke County Commission, Tuesday, was updated on efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to the county’s oldest residents and encouraged residents to report littering. Mike Bolen, administrator of the county’s health department, said with the cooperation of the Hancock County Health Department and C.H.A.N.G.E. Inc., another vaccination clinic was planned for later this week at Weir High School. Bolen said the site was chosen because state officials require the vaccinations be held in a central location,and it is between the two counties. Since he made the announcement, officials reported all slots for the clinic have been filled. ....
wscott@heraldstaroline.com A VARIETY OF BUSINESS â A roof replacement for a county building and efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to residents were among matters before the Brooke County Commissioners on Tuesday. Warren Scott WELLSBURG Efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to residents and a roof replacement for a county building were among matters before the Brooke County Commission on Tuesday. April Eltringham, community wellness coordinator for the county’s health department, asked everyone for patience as the department awaits vaccine for members of the general public. Eltringham said after establishing a reserve list for residents seeking the vaccine, about 1,700 people signed up in less than 24 hours. ....
wscott@heraldstaronline.com As new COVID-19 cases continue to be reported across the Ohio Valley, the Brooke and Hancock county health departments have begun vaccinations of people 80 and older while the Hancock board of health also has moved to temporarily ban smoking in all public places. Mike Bolen, administrator of the Brooke County Health Department, said he’d received little notice that 100 doses of Moderna would be distributed to each of the state’s 48 local health departments for administration to that age group. But Bolen said following a posting on the department’s website and Facebook page, appointments for the voluntary vaccination were filled quickly. ....
wscott@heraldstaronline.com As new COVID-19 cases continue to be reported across the Ohio Valley, the Brooke and Hancock county health departments have begun vaccinations of people 80 and older while the Hancock board of health also has moved to temporarily ban smoking in all public places. Mike Bolen, administrator of the Brooke County Health Department, said he’d received little notice that 100 doses of Moderna would be distributed to each of the state’s 48 local health departments for administration to that age group. But Bolen said following a posting on the department’s website and Facebook page, appointments for the voluntary vaccination were filled quickly. ....
Staff writer EFFORTS ACKNOWLEDGED â With the support of the Brooke County Commission, County Clerk Kim Barbetta enlisted local artist Michelle Basil to produce this hand-painted ornament recognizing the Brooke County Ambulance Service for a Christmas tree honoring all health care workers at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. (Contributed photo) WELLSBURG Since the pandemic reached northern West Virginia earlier this year, the Brooke County Ambulance Service has been among many first responders and healthcare workers putting in additional hours and extra effort to treat those diagnosed with COVID-19 and take measures to prevent its spread. And a few have gone one step further, delivering care packages to residents who have been quarantined on their own time and with help from the community. ....