(KAIR)--The lowest number of coronavirus cases are reported in Jefferson County “in quite some time.”
That’s according to Jefferson County Health Department Administrator Crystal Vanhoutan, who met with the Jefferson County Commission Monday.
According to the unofficial minutes of Monday’s meeting, Vanhoutan, during her presentation, reported to the Commission that as of October 12, seven cases of COVID-19 were reported in the county, with Vanhoutan commending the low amount of activity.
Coronavirus testing is continuing at the Jefferson County clinic.
Meanwhile, in Doniphan County, health officials are ready to begin administering the latest, approved coronavirus booster vaccine.
According to a release, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the use of the Bivalent COVID-19 booster to children aged 5 to 11 who received their last vaccine dose at least two months ago.
The release explains that the updated boosters are given the name “bivalent” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omnicron variants that are currently causing most infections. The boosters were shown to be safe and effective and are a key tool in helping provide better protection against variants that are currently spreading.
The Doniphan County Health Department/Home Health will offer vaccination no sooner than Wednesday, October 26, at its Walk-In Immunization Clinic, with the morning session to run from 9:30 to 11:30. The afternoon session will run from 1:30 until 4:00.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Trail rides ending at Indian Cave State Park
LATEST STORIES
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Sheriff: phone call promises of free money is a scam
Moran works for Mayetta veteran's recognition
Atchison Commission to focus on manager vacancy Thursday
Falls city Council hears updates on grant programs
Work underway to draft new Missouri River management plan
Resurfacing project begins on K-9 in Marshall Co