The Itasca County Board of Commissioners was presented with another status update on COVID-19 in Itasca County by Public Health Division Manager Kelly Chandler this week. Chandler specifically spoke about
The programme, taking place over a two-week period, will see residents and staff given jabs. Community Vaccinators have already visited St Ronans House in Innerleithen as part of the scheme. Ann Slater, a resident who has received her injection, said: “Everyone should take the vaccine if they get the chance. It wasn’t painful at all and if it saves you from getting the virus, then it can only be a good thing.” Care homes will be visited by the Community Vaccinators , made up of district nurses and local GPs.
Karen Renton, who works in St Ronans House, receiving her vaccination