University of Pikeville officials made an announcement on April 14, where they expressed optimism about returning to face-to-face instruction this fall.
UPike officials said they are optimistic about returning to in-person instruction this fall thanks to Pike Countyâs successful county-wide vaccination program, which has been led by the Pike County Health Department with help from the Pikeville Medical Center. In Pike County, more than 29 percent of the countyâs residents have been fully vaccinated so far, compared to the stateâs average of about 20 percent and the nationâs average of 22.3 percent.
Pike County Public Health Director Tammy Riley said in a statement that the percentage of residents who have been vaccinated in Pike County could be as high as 40 percent, with local vaccination sites behind in their reporting to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Local health officials provided an update on Pike Countyâs COVID-19 cases, including seven new confirmed COVID-related deaths, and more details on registration for Phase 1c.
Anyone 60 years old or older can now register for a COVID-19 vaccination at, pmcvaccine.com. This is the only group from Phase 1c that can register for a vaccination.
Pike County Public Health Director Tammy Riley said that any populations who meet the criteria for Phase 1a, Phase 1b or anyone who is 60 years old or older can register for a COVID-19 vaccine at, pmcvaccine.com.
“The health department is continuing to finish booster doses for first responders and school personnel,” Riley said. “Pikeville Medical is continuing their PMC vaccine registration for any remaining 1a or early 1b recipients, but they have opened the door for registration for 60 years of age or older. So for that 1c category, only if you meet the criteria of 60 or older, you do have the opportunity to go ahead and register at,