Vaccination Update: The Union County Health Department received our second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week and is holding a second closed clinic for EMS departments, primary care practices, pharmacies,…
First Vaccines Administered: This week was an incredibly busy and exciting week in this pandemic response…and just days before Christmas. On Tuesday (Dec. 22), we received our first, albeit small, shipment…
Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Has Arrived: The Union County Health Department received our first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine today. This first shipment is very limited and is being administered this week to…
Ohio Among States with Highest Average Daily Cases per 100,000 people: As of Dec. 16, Ohio was number 8 among U.S. states with the highest average daily cases per 100,000…
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Ohio. Yesterday and today, Ohioans heard from some of Ohio’s healthcare workers who were among the first to receive the vaccination. The…
Quarantine Duration: The CDC continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine after known exposure to someone with COVID-19. This 14-day quarantine is the best option for reducing the risk for spreading…
Union County New Cases Per Capita Continues to be 14 Times the CDC High Incidence Rate: Union County’s rate of new cases per capita is 713.70 for the previous two…
Case Counts: With great sadness, the Union County Health Department shares 5 additional COVID-19 related deaths have been reported among Union County residents. In total since the pandemic began, 13…
Tips Following Thanksgiving: As we resume work and school following the Thanksgiving holiday, we ask residents to take precautions. Please watch closely for post-holiday symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms can be…