ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Allen County Public Health is warning the community about an increase in COVID cases noted in the county.
According to Health Commissioner Brandon Fischer, the number of new COVID cases in Allen County has doubled from July into August.
According to Health Commissioner Brandon Fischer, the number of new COVID cases in Allen County has doubled from July into August, along with three consecutive months with increasing cases. Fischer also reports that Allen County observed 31 COVID hospitalizations in August, which is also an increase from July.
With COVID making a bit of a comeback, Fischer talked with us about how people can stay up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations.
With COVID making a bit of a comeback, Fischer talked with us about how people can stay up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations.
"If you want to go through the health department, we are here Monday through Friday. You can give us a call and get an appointment because we are going out and doing some different community events and offering vaccines out into the community. We do know that some pharmacies in the community closed, but most pharmacies should have the COVID vaccine available and you can make an appointment through their pharmacies. You can also reach out to your doctor's office and to see if they're carrying the COVID vaccine as well and get the shot through them," said Brandon Fischer, Allen County Public Health.
Fischer also reports that Allen County observed 31 COVID hospitalizations in August, which is also an increase from July.
If you do test positive for COVID, Fischer reminds people to reach out to their physician for Paxlovid and be sure to get plenty of rest.
