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Vaccine clinics set in all 55 counties; many will rely on waiting lists

Feb 1, 2021 Feb 1, 2021 CHARLESTON — Today Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines announced the COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held in all 55 counties throughout the state Feb. 3-6, 2021 through Operation Save Our Wisdom. This week’s clinics are available for West Virginians who are 65 years of age and older. Residents from any county in West Virginia may access an appointment at any of the vaccination clinics listed, regardless of their county of residence. Many clinics are listed as full as they are utilizing existing waitlists. However, West Virginians can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine through the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System at www.vaccinate.wv.gov. All clinics require appointments and walk-ins will not be accepted.

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Officials banding together to better inform public on virus

BDT file photo PRINCETON — The Mercer County Commission will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the county Health Department on working closer together with informing the public on COVID-related information. Commissioners took the action Friday after receiving a letter from the county Board of Health asking for a unified front in providing COVID guidance as well as questioning some of the information which may have come from the commission that unintentionally confused some residents. “What they are doing is trying to get everyone on the same playing field and work together as one entity,” said Commission President Gene Buckner, referring to the intent of the letter. “It seems to me they think the county commission is not doing that.”

Health Department gives briefing on COVID-19 vaccine

Dec 18, 2020 Mercer County Health Officer Dr. Steven Stefancic leads a press briefing on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine at the Mercer County Health Department. Staff photo by Jessica Nuzzo BLUEFIELD — The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has reached its “D-Day,” Mercer County Health Officer Dr. Steven Stefancic said Thursday. “I consider this to be our D-Day,” he said during a briefing at the Mercer County Health Department, referring to the all-out use of the vaccine that will eventually lead to an end to the pandemic. “The vaccine is the first defense. This is our tool.” But Stefancic also cautioned that mask wearing, physical distancing and hand washing will remain crucial as the process to get as many people as possible vaccinated will take several months.

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