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COVID-19 Update For Washington County
The Marietta/Belpre Health Department, Memorial Health System, and Washington County Health Department share the latest COVID-19 info.
MARIETTA, OH — This is a press release from the Marietta/Belpre Health Department, Memorial Health System, and Washington County Health Department sharing the latest information on COVID-19.
May 21, 2021
Washington County has 5,244 COVID-19 cases, 200 hospitalizations, and 109 deaths to date. Marietta/Belpre Health Department and Washington County Health Department are currently monitoring 73 active cases. According to the Public Health Advisory Alert System, Washington County is now at Alert Level 2 (Orange). Washington County's COVID-19 PCR test positivity rate is 2.7%.
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According to the Ohio Department of Health Vaccination Dashboard, 38.38% of Washington County residents and 43.84% of Ohioans received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 34.74% of Washington County residents and 38.42% of Ohioans received all CDC recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, several local sites are offering walk-ins in addition to appointments. Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Currently scheduled clinics are as follows:
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Walk-In | Date | Begin | End | COVID Vaccine Clinic Location | Vaccine | Register |
| Yes | Friday, May 28, 2021 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Washington County Health Department 342 Muskingum Dr., Marietta | Pfizer & Moderna | Register through https://calendly.com/clinics-2 or call 740-374-2782 |
| No | 1st & Third Wednesday | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Belpre City Building 715 Park Drive, Belpre | Moderna | By appointment ONLY 740-373-0611 |
| No | Monday & Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 2:45 PM | Marietta/Belpre City Health Department 304 Putnam St., Marietta | Moderna | By appointment ONLY 740-373-0611 |
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This press release was issued by Sherry Ellem. Any opinions expressed are the author's own.
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