By John Estridge There remains no health officer in Franklin County. Franklin County Health Board held an emergency meeting Tuesday, August 24, in a reorganization attempt. Three new board members joined the board, with two of the three there for the meeting. Another three current board members were there and one more needs to be …
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ISDH opens COVID-19 vaccine to those 40-44
An Indiana State Department of Health press release Hoosiers ages 40 and older will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. This expansion of eligibility to include those ages 40 to 44 will make the vaccine available to more than 400,000 additional Hoosiers. Additional groups …
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Hoosiers 45 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Indiana State Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 45 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 415,640 Hoosiers. Additional groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available. Vaccine appointments for …
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Teachers are now eligible for vaccine at any available site in Indiana
Indiana State Department of Health press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Indiana educators up to grade 12 and other school support staff can now sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine at any Indiana vaccination clinic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eligible individuals include teachers …
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Hoosiers 50 and older now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccine
Indiana State Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 50 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 412,000 Hoosiers. Due to limited vaccine supplies nationally, Indiana has prioritized healthcare workers, first responders …
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More than 1 million Hoosiers have taken COVID-19 vaccine or made appointment to do so
Indiana State Department of Health press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday, March 1, that more than 1 million Hoosiers have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine since late December 2020. A total of 1,000,321 individuals have received at least one dose, and 569,465 are fully vaccinated. “Getting 1 million …
91,000 Hoosiers sign up for vaccine on first day of eligibility for those 60 and older
From an Indiana State Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health announced today that nearly 91,000 Hoosiers ages 60-64 scheduled free COVID-19 vaccines in the first eight hours of their eligibility. To date, nearly 32 percent of Indiana residents ages 60-64 have scheduled an appointment or have been vaccinated when healthcare workers …
Kroger’s in Batesville and Connersville and Wal-Mart in Connersville added to local vaccination sites
By John Estridge About 1,900 COVID-19 vaccinations have been provided from the Franklin County sites, and there have been 35 deaths in Franklin County attributed to COVID-19. Those were some of the COVID-19-related facts concerning Franklin County that Franklin County Commission President Tom Linkel revealed at the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday morning, February 23. Earlier in …
COVID-19 vaccinations opened up to 60 and older
From an Indiana State Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday, February 23, that Hoosiers age 60 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 432,000 Hoosiers. Due to limited vaccine supplies nationally, Indiana has prioritized …
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Hoosiers 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Indiana State Department of Health The Indiana Department of Health today announced that Hoosiers age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available at no cost, and appointments can be made by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov. Hoosiers who do not have access to a computer or cell phone or who need …
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