COVID cases are increasing rapidly throughout Clinton County and the SW Ohio Region. Clinton County currently has nearly 170 known Active Cases of the virus; On June 22, there were only 30 known Active Cases. There were 71 new known cases last week.

The CDC’s COVID Data Tracker listed Clinton County as “High” again this week with a case rate of 169.18 cases per 100,000 population over a period of 7 days. CDC recommends facial coverings for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in indoor environments in “High” transmission counties. The use of a facial covering adds another layer of protection for those not vaccinated, especially those under the age of 12 who are not yet eligible for a COVID vaccination.

Public Health officials strongly encourage COVID vaccination to reduce the threat of severe illness or death from COVID infection. Through the end of August 2021, the Clinton County Health District (CCHD) will continue hosting Walk-In Clinics for COVID vaccinations on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons between 1-4 PM. All 3 brands of COVID vaccine are available while supplies last. 

Back to School/Children’s Vaccinations – Children’s vaccinations are by appointment only. Please call our Nursing Division at 937.382.7221 to schedule your time slot. To learn more visit our webpage at: https://co.clinton.oh.us/ImmunizationandClinicServices. 

Visit this page to learn of additional vaccination opportunities at your Clinton County school; Clinton-Massie, Wilmington, and now Blanchester schools have vaccination opportunities planned at their back-to-school open houses. Appointments in school district settings will be scheduled online at this link: https://bookclintonschoolvax.timetap.com/#/

Other COVID Vaccination Clinics – CCHD will also be at the following for COVID vaccinations next week:

• Tuesday, August 17^th-
  1. Clinton-Massie Schools from 3pm-6pm in the Well Clinic
  2. Wilmington Schools from 5pm-8pm in the High School Library/Media Center
• Thursday, August 19^th-
  1. Wilmington College from 10am-2pm in CSA149
• Friday, August 20^th-
  1. Blanchester Schools from 5:15pm-7pm in the Middle School Clinic

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To learn more about the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker visit: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Renee Quallen, Public Information Officer

937.382.3829 or info@clincohd.com