Covid-19 surges as Green Briar residents abandon masks | Health

In a Tuesday update delivered to the Greater Greenbrier Covid-19 Task Force, the Greenbrier County Health Department estimated that less than 50 percent of county residents are currently wearing masks in indoor public places. ..

This is likely to be responsible for the recent surge in county Covid-19 infection rates, with most new cases occurring in children and young adults, while the other is a decline in vaccine seekers. ..

The problem was exacerbated, with Greenbrier County Commissioner discussing this topic at a meeting on Tuesday. At the same time they voted to reduce virus screening measures at court entrances, the commissioner doubled the governor’s obligation to wear masks for visitors to the building.

“We need to make sure everyone is wearing a mask,” said Tammy Tincher. “It’s a responsible act.”

In expressing support for vaccination, European Commission Chairman Lowell Rose cited the recent surge in viral cases that have spread to the community.

“Many people haven’t been vaccinated yet,” he commented. “I urge everyone to be vaccinated for their own health.”

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To help resume the promotion of vaccination in the county, on Monday the Department of Health announced the risk of being vaccinated and the statistically high risk of being infected with the virus because it was not vaccinated. I posted a long description of.

In a Facebook post, health officials say GCHD has given just over 16,000 vaccines and community partners have given another 5,000 more vaccines. Admitting that these numbers do not match those on the Department of State’s Health and Human Resources site, GCHD defends its numbers as accurate and claims that the DHHR site is “not up to date.” This is a continuing problem throughout the pandemic.

“In our county, less than 10 people have been vaccinated with at least one vaccine and have been infected with Covid-19,” GCHD posted. “We are considered” fully vaccinated “and only know two people infected with the virus in our county (updated to three on Tuesday). “

GCHD is the last vaccine in which an individual has received either a dose of both the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the required single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, to be considered fully vaccinated. He explained that he should be at least 14 days away from.

Health officials have admitted that even after being completely vaccinated, a small percentage of people may be infected with the virus. A 95% efficacy assessment of each vaccine means that 95 out of 100 vaccinated people will not subsequently become infected and 5 infected will not show serious symptoms.

Research is ongoing on whether people who are vaccinated but still infected with the virus are infectious and can be transmitted.

“One of the biggest and (most) concerns we’re seeing is the long-term effects of Covid-19 infection,” GCHD posted, and in some studies all, including: Children who have recovered from the virus in 40% of people of age are expected to suffer from long-term heart and lung problems.

“Despite the strong start in our counties and states with vaccination efforts, we are calming down and running out of weapons available for shots,” said Greenbrier Health Authority. It was.

A Facebook post also noted that in order to travel abroad, individuals usually have to show evidence of vaccination, and many employers are advancing such requirements, but some The state legislature requires businesses to certify vaccinations.

As of Tuesday, there were 99 active Covid-19 cases in Greenbrier County, with 65 deaths from the virus. An additional 2,556 inhabitants were considered to have recovered from the infection.

“If you want to get vaccinated, please call us,” GCHD urged. “If we have enough interested people, we will also participate in your business and special events. Together, we can fight this.”

To contact the Greenbrier County Health Department, call 304-645-1787.

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