County records eight new virus cases on Friday | COVID19

Eight new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Green County on Friday.

Eight new cases bring the number of people infected with the virus locally to 7,317 over the past year, according to a Friday update of COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health. Of these cases, 7,107 are currently inactive.

According to state data, 65 people in Green County have cases of active virus.

The trend of fewer new cases experienced in Greene County over the past few weeks has also been seen in northeastern Tennessee. On Friday, 135 new virus cases were reported in 10 counties, with less than 9 new cases in 6 counties. There are 1,028 active cases in this area.

Data from the Ministry of Health reported 1,445 new cases and 33 new deaths recorded on Friday across the state. Since March last year, 780,894 people have been infected with COVID-19 and 11,535 have died of the disease.

No new deaths or hospitalizations were reported in Green County on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. Since March last year, 145 people have died locally from the virus and 170 have been hospitalized.

The State Department will update statistics on virus outbreaks in long-term care facilities on Friday. In the latest update, the only local facility included is the Laflin Healthcare Center.

One of Raflin Healthcare’s residents died of COVID-19 last week, according to a report on Friday. No new virus cases have been reported among residents or staff in the last 12 days. At the time of the recent outbreak, 27 out of 55 residents were infected with the virus and have 12 staff.

Ballad Health reported on Friday that there were 70 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, 15 of whom were in the intensive care unit and 8 of whom were ventilated.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 55 people are currently being treated for the coronavirus by the James H. Killen Veterans Medical Center in Johnson City.

Over the past year, 2,675 people have been treated for the virus by local VA medical centers, of which 2,462 are considered convalescent cases. Last year, 158 people treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs died of the virus.

According to the Ballad Health COVID-19 scorecard released on Friday, the positive rate for the region over the past seven days was 10.5%, a slight increase from the middle of the week. The percentage of all people who have been tested for the virus who are positive is reflected in the positive rate.

The positive rate for the last 7 days in Green County was 3.9%. This is less than 5%, which health professionals have shown to limit the spread of the virus to the community.

According to state data, 475 people in Green County received their first vaccination on Friday. Since late December, 18,788 people have been vaccinated at least once in Green County, 16% of the county’s population, and 11% have received both vaccinations or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 9,709 veterans at the James H. Killen VA Medical Center have been vaccinated at least for the first time by Friday.

On Monday, vaccine eligibility will be held in Phase Ic, Tennessee. The risk group includes adults with underlying illnesses at high risk of serious viral complications and caregivers of children with serious health problems.

Vaccinations also apply to individuals over the age of 65, hospital front-line healthcare professionals, office or other environmental healthcare staff, and kindergarten-to-high school education and childcare providers. Immunization will be phased by risk group and age group according to the state’s immunization distribution plan.

The Department of Health operates a vaccination site on the former Green Valley Development Center campus on the East Andrew Johnson Highway. According to the state, reservations are required to vaccinate on-site.

Reservations for the Green Valley Vaccination Site can be made online. covid19.tn.gov Alternatively, please call 866-442-5301 to request a reservation. Due to traffic safety concerns, we recommend arriving at the site at the reserved time, not before the gate opens at 8:30 am.

Vaccinations are also available at four independent local pharmacies designated by the state as regional vaccination sites: Atchley’s Drug Center, Corley’s Pharmacy, Greene County Drug Store, and Corley’s Pharmacy Solutions. Each has a limited supply from the state, and information on its current availability is available on pharmacy websites and social media sites.

According to health experts, most people infected with COVID-19 have mild or moderate illness. However, for the elderly and those with underlying illnesses, it can cause serious illness and can be fatal.

The COVID-19 test is conducted by the Green County Health Department from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Monday to Friday at the West Church Street office. No reservation required. Self-test kits are available on the site on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and nasal swab tests are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

COVID-19 tests are also available from CVS and Ballad Health.

Free self-swab tests are now available at CVS pharmacy locations on the Asheville Highway and East Andrew Johnson Highway for those who qualify for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Reservation required and can be done at CVS.com..

Ballad Health calls the system’s nurse connect line (833-822-5523) to test at the individual’s nearest testing site for those who are concerned that they may be infected with the virus. Ask to schedule. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also schedule tests using the Ballad Health app or its website. Testing is taking place at Greeneville Community Hospital West on 401 Takoma Ave.