The Grundy County Health Department is seeing a slight uptick in those seeking a COVID-19 vaccine, including those seeking a booster shot.
GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said approval of the Pfizer vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has led to an increase in those seeking the vaccine and calls for a booster shot have also been coming in. She noted that vaccine clinics have had a steady stream of those seeking to innoculate themselves against the virus, which has now been listed as the cause of death for 49 Grundy County residents since the pandemic began in March 2020. There are currently 31 active cases, bringing the county’s total to 1,636 cases since the pandemic began.
Ms. Gibson reported the health department is getting several calls about testing. Tests are available at Hy-Vee, Wright Memorial Hospital and Mosaic Life Care but those facilities may require symptoms to be present or for the person to see a doctor prior to the test being administered. Over the counter home tests, Ms. Gibson said, are accurate if directions are followed and the specimen is of good quality.
Ms. Gibson noted that information will be announced soon as to when seasonal flu vaccine will be available through the health department.
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