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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. COVID vaccine volunteers honored Commission recognizes those who made the clinics happen Those who volunteered to help with Barton County’s COVID-19 joined othes packing the Barton County Commission chamber Monday morning as the volunteers were honored for their efforts.
It was a time to thank those involved in making Barton County COVID-19 vaccination clinics happen Monday morning. The County Commission took time to honor the volunteers who made the events happen.
“We wanted to bring our volunteers in and thank them for all their countless hours of work,” Health Director Karen Winkelman said. “These volunteers have served countless hours in the rain and freezing temperatures, providing assistance and delivering 5,175 prime doses and 3,548 boos
GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Barton County vaccinations continue March 3
As of the end of last week, there have been 4,314 first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered through the Barton County Health Department, according to County Administrator Phil Hathcock.
Another drive-through vaccination clinic is planned for Wednesday, March 3. As before, vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis at the Expo III grounds west of Great Bend. Booster doses for individuals who received their first dose on or before Feb. 3 will be administered from 9 a.m. to noon. First doses will be available starting at 2 p.m. These are available to persons aged 65 years or older, people who live in congregate settings and high-contact critical workers as outlined in Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan.
County expands COVID-19 testing hours after site at BCC closes
Now that a COVID-19 PCR testing site at Barton Community College has closed, the Barton County Health Department will expand its testing to allow residents to continue to receive this service in a convenient manner.
Drive-through testing will be available weekly on Monday from 1-3 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the health department, 1300 Kansas Ave. Testing forms may be found at www.bartoncounty.org under the health department tab. Pre-filling the testing form will expedite your visit to the testing site, but is not required, according to a news release from County Administrator Phil Hathcock.