COVID Update for December 28 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 217 active cases 57 new cases…
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COVID update December 21 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 309 active cases 48 new cases 14 hospitalized…
Omicron rising COVID update December 20 Covid-19 numbers continue to rise across the country and the world with the Omicron variant heightening concerns as holiday gatherings are set to begin this week. The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:…
Otsego County DOH to hold COVID vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11 The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11 at the Oneonta High School gymnasium on Thursday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. Go to www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid-19_vaccination_clinics.php to register and for more information.…
COVID breakdown for August Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County had an increasing number of COVID cases in August. Community transmission is considered high. According to the Otsego County Department of Health (DOH), there 380 total cases in August with 52% unvaccinated and 48% vaccinated. Everyone hospitalized due to COVID, a total of six people, were unvaccinated individuals, including the two most recent deaths locally from the virus. The majority of cases occurred in people between the ages…
One death reported in Otsego County due to COVID Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com According to the Otsego County Department of Health, one person has passed away due to COVID on Saturday, Aug. 21. There have been 83 active cases with 14 hospitalizations and 14 new cases as of Monday, Aug. 23. The Otsego County Department of Health said they will be releasing a comprehensive press release sometime later this week and has in the past encouraged those who…
Pop up vaccine clinic at Schenevus Central School will offer chance for Brooks BBQ gift card The Otsego County Department of Health will be hosting a pop up vaccine clinic at Schenevus Central School with all who get the vaccine being entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Brooks BBQ. According to statistics from the Otsego County Department of heath, 56% of Otsego County residents have at least one dose of the vaccine with still lags…
COVID update and tractor pull pop up vaccination clinic Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As of Friday, Aug. 13, there are 87 active cases with 14 reported today and four hospitalizations. Otsego County is now in a state of high community transmission. There will be a walk-up vaccination clinic at the Hartwick Fire Department tractor pull at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15. The Otsego County Department of Health encourages those who haven’t already gotten vaccinated…
Otsego County nearly at high level of community transmission for COVID Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com According to an Otsego County Department of Health press release, Otsego County is at a state where it could go from a substantial level of transmission to a high level of transmission as a result of the delta variant of the virus. As such, they are continuing to recommend that everyone wear a masks indoor regardless of vaccination status. In addition, they say…
COVID era brings new mental health issues By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and more recently with the emergence of the Delta variant, people have been forced to change their lifestyles in order to stay safe and healthy. While the prolonged effects of social distancing are unclear, in Otsego County there are clear statistics regarding the effects these changes have had on the mental health of its residents. According to the Otsego County Department of…