The Warren County Health Department announced late last week that the Mercy healthcare network is partnering to get Warren County residents signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
“Mercy and …
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The Warren County Health Department announced late last week that the Mercy healthcare network is partnering to get Warren County residents signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
“Mercy and the Warren County Health Department are working together to get the vaccine to the people in the different tier groups,” said county Health Director Ruth Walters.
Mercy is currently taking registrations for people in the Phase 1A and 1B priority categories, which includes healthcare and assisted living professionals, first responders, anyone 65 years old or older, anyone with increased health risks, and people whose jobs are considered part of critical infrastructure.
The county health department is directing residents to check their eligibility for vaccination and get registered now through Mercy’s online system: mercy.net/MOVaccine.
Mercy, for its part, is tempering people’s expectations and asking for continued patience during the vaccine distribution. The healthcare provider says only a limited number of vaccine doses are currently available, and that vaccinating every eligible person could take several months.
Those who register for vaccination now may still have a month’s wait for the vaccine, but will receive notification when an appointment becomes available.
“We have had a significant response from our communities so far and are continuing to refine our systems to effectively accommodate the need,” Mercy says on it sign-up website.
Mercy’s COVID vaccine registration requires a name, date of birth, mailing address and email address.
The health department has previously stated that vaccine distribution could eventually be provided through area pharmacies and health providers, as well as hospitals.
The county health department reports that more than 2,340 total residents have tested positive for COVID as of Jan. 19, while 1,987 so far have recovered.
That puts the number of active cases locally at over 350.
Twenty deaths of county residents have been attributed to COVID, according to the health department.
