The cases of COVID-19 in Allen County continue to decline according to Allen County Public Health.
They are seeing just about 2 to 3 cases daily and say that most have been the omicron variant. The CDC has approved the second booster shot for people 65 and older along with anyone 50 and older with an underlying condition that would put them at risk. Health officials suggest that individuals eligible get the booster in case of a new surge of a variant of the virus.
Allen County Health Commissioner Brandon Fischer explains, “We’re keeping an eye out on the new variant of omicron that goes by BA.2 from the genetic sequencing. It’s been spreading globally at a more infectious rate than the original omicron that came out. Don’t believe it’s more severe but we’re keeping our eye out to see if there’s any additional bumps in cases.”
The health department has the booster shots available Monday and Fridays from 9 am to 11:15 am and 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
