Health Department Reports 100th COVID-Related Death in County
Published on October 29 2021 4:58 pm
Last Updated on October 29 2021 5:15 pm
Written by Greg Sapp
The Effingham County Health Department Friday reported the 100th COVID-related death in the county. The Health Department said the person was in their 70s, and was not vaccinated.
The Department also reported 46 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. When added to the numbers released on Monday, it brings the county's seven-day total of positive cases to 83.
The Moderna Booster and J&J Booster plus a “mix and match booster” option have been approved under the FDA’s EUA (Emergency Use Authorization). The Health Department is planning its first Moderna Booster Clinics for next week and as soon as the online booking link is available, they will be making it available to the public. (A reminder that a Booster Dose is different from a Third Dose.The Third Dose is only for the immunocompromised.)
Moderna and Pfizer booster shots will be for those who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and are:
--65 years and older
--Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
--Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
--Age 18+ who work in high-risk settings
--Age 18+ who live in high-risk settings