As many areas in the country are beginning to experience surges in COVID-19 cases, this is a reminder to the community the pandemic is not over. We have entered into a new phase of this pandemic, where surges of positive cases and hospitalizations are being fueled overwhelmingly by unvaccinated individuals. The highly transmissible Delta variant is becoming widespread throughout the country and is taking hold in areas that have low vaccinations rates–areas just like Washington County. If you are fully vaccinated, you are well protected against hospitalization and death. The same reassurance and protection cannot be guaranteed for those who remain unvaccinated.
Archives for July 2021
Employee of the Quarter Third Quarter 2021
Jennifer Shepheard has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2021. Jennifer is a Community Health […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at WCHD COVID Testing Sites
Starting July 21st, 2021, the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine will be available at WCHD COVID-19 testing sites on Mondays and Wednesdays. The COVID-19 […]
WCHD Reopens to the Public
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021 As of July 1, 2021, all Washington County Health Department office buildings will be open to the public. […]
