July 31, 2021

ADAIR COUNTY COVID DEATHS RISE TO 25

Kirksville, MO 7/30/21 – A 63-year-old Adair County woman has become the 25th COVID-related death. Her case was confirmed July 22 following admission to Northeast Regional Medical Center on July 21. She was discharged to her home July 23 but readmitted to Blessing Hospital in Quincy July 26. She passed away yesterday. The resident was fully vaccinated prior to testing positive. She suffered from numerous other health issues.

The Adair County Health Department also confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 today which brings the overall count to 2,759. There are 68 active cases and 2,666 people who have left isolation.

Today’s cases include females ages 24, 25, 28, 36 and 40. Males are ages 22, 23, 27 and 32. Four cases reside at addresses with at least one other positive person. Two are employees of an area meat processing plant and two are fully vaccinated.

 

CASES NOW STAND AT 2,750

Kirksville, MO 7/29/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed 22 new cases of COVID-19, including the death of a 49-year-old male who passed away July 16, 2021. Total count now stands at 2,750 with 69 active cases, 2,657 people who have left isolation, and 24 COVID-related deaths.

A previously identified 96-year-old female was admitted to Boone Hospital in Columbia yesterday. A 21-year-old female among today’s cases was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center July 27.

Today’s 21 active cases include females ages 7 months, two age 11, 20, two age 21, 23, 25, 31, 43, 50, 56, 57 and 58. Males are ages 1 month, 29, 37, 39, 41, 54 and 59.

Two of today’s cases are fully vaccinated, one is employed at an area meat processing plant, and nine reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT CONTINUES TO RISE

Kirksville, MO 7/28/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed five new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total count to 2,728. There are 59 active cases and 2,646 people who have left isolation.

None of the cases confirmed today are vaccinated. They include females ages 14, 20 and 32, and males ages 26 and 34. Two cases reside at the same address and one case is employed at an area meat processing plant.

The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and an increase in severity has had an impact on Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) and its capacity. The number of inpatient beds available at the hospital, including those reserved for COVID patients, varies based on availability of staff and as patients are admitted and discharged. This remains a fluid, day-by-day situation which is continually evaluated.

The public should continue to seek medical care from their healthcare provider or NRMC when they need it. NRMC’s emergency room is prepared to care for all patients who need medical attention. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should seek care promptly.

People experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 that are not severe should call their doctor’s office about testing or call the Adair County Health Department, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, or Walgreen’s. It is important to call first so testing sites can take precautions to protect the safety of staff, patients, and patrons, particularly in light of the extremely high transmissibility of the Delta variant.
NRMC and many other healthcare providers require that masks to be worn by all caregivers, patients and visitors to their facilities, so have a mask with you at all times. The hospital has temporary guidelines regarding visitors available on its website.
The Adair County Health Department encourages everyone eligible for a vaccine to be vaccinated to protect yourself, and practice CDC recommendations regarding masking and social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, reduce the likelihood of transmission by masking and maintaining social distance of at least six feet.

 

16 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED AS CDC REVISES MASK GUIDELINES FOR VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS

Kirksville, MO 7/27/21 – As the Adair County Health Department completed contact tracing for 16 new cases today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released revised mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. Due to the rapid transmission of the Delta variant, the CDC now recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks when indoors in public in areas of “substantial” or “high” risk for the virus. The CDC puts Adair County in the high-risk category, based on the growing number of positive cases. The CDC also today recommended that adults and children wear masks in K-12 schools regardless of vaccine status.

Although breakthrough infections of fully vaccinated persons and transmission of the virus from fully vaccinated people to unvaccinated people are rare, the Delta variant’s aggressive spread is causing public health and infectious disease experts to revisit mask guidelines. However, the vast majority of the spread of COVID-19 continues to be among unvaccinated people, a group for whom the recommendation to wear masks inside remains unchanged.

Among today’s cases in Adair County is a 41-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 in January and recovered. She has been fully vaccinated as well. Three people in today’s count are breakthough cases. Two of them live with unvaccinated people whose cases have already been reported.

Today’s cases include females ages 16, 25, 35, 36, 40, 41, 55, 58 and 77. Males are ages 31, 42, two age 47, 56, 61 and 67. One case is travel-related, and four cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

The overall case count is now 2,723 with 65 active cases and 2,635 people who have left isolation.

 

ADAIR COUNTY TOPS 2,700 CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 7/26/21 – The county’s overall COVID-19 case count has risen to 2,707 after the Adair County Health Department confirmed 15 new cases since last Friday. There are now 57 active cases and 2,627 people who have left isolation.

Seven of the new cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. Four are employed at an area meat processing plant. Two are breakthrough cases involving fully vaccinated individuals. The remaining 13 cases are unvaccinated.

Cases include females ages 16, 21, 23, 26, 27, 39 and 45. Males are ages 24, 28, 31, 34, 40, 43, 56 and 57.

A 63-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center July 21 was discharged to her home July 23. A 39-year-old male was admitted July 23 and a 26-year-old male was admitted July 25. None require use of a ventilator.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT NEARS 2,700

Kirksville, MO 7/23/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 today, as the overall case count nears 2,700. None of today’s cases have been vaccinated.

The cases all involve females, ages 20, 23, 47, 62, 95 and 96. Two reside at the same address. There have now been 2,692 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Adair County since March 21, 2020, and 23 known COVID-related deaths. Currently, there are 63 active cases and 2,606 people who have left isolation.

A 59-year-old male whose case was confirmed July 19 was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) July 22. He does not require a ventilator.

A 69-year-old female admitted to Boone Hospital July 4 was discharged to her home yesterday.

A 31-year-old male admitted to NRMC July 21 left the hospital against medical advice July 22.

 

ADAIR COUNTY CASE COUNT CLIMBS BY 16 AND RECORDS ANOTHER COVID-RELATED DEATH

Kirksville, MO 7/22/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 today, the highest one-day total since February 2, 2021. The Health Department also confirmed the county’s 23 rd COVID-related death, an 84-year-old female who has been at Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) since July 8.

The total case count has now climbed to 2,686 with 67 active cases and 2,596 people who have left isolation. Today’s cases include a 31-year-old male and a 63-year-old female admitted to NRMC yesterday. Neither are currently on a ventilator.

The 63-year-old female is fully vaccinated. Breakthrough cases requiring hospitalization are rare. According to the CDC, 97% of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 are unvaccinated. The local woman lives with other COVID-positive cases, none of whom are vaccinated.

Today’s other 14 cases include females ages 21, 25, 27, 37 and 45. Males are ages 14, 18, 22, 24, 31, 48, 50, 59 and 69. None are fully vaccinated. One case works at an area meat processing plant and six individuals reside at addresses with at least one other positive case.

 

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ESTABLISH COVID-19 HOTSPOT ADVISORIES AS ADAIR COUNTY CASE COUNT HITS 2,670

Kirksville, MO 7/21/21 – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry have created COVID-19 Hotspot Advisories in light of the rapidly rising case counts in north central and southwest Missouri, including Adair County which confirmed another 11 cases today.

The Hotspot Advisories are designed to keep community and business leaders informed of the increasingly serious spread of COVID-19 and to encourage residents in hotspots to get vaccinated. The current advisory for Adair, Macon and Randolph counties warns that vaccination rates in these three counties, 33.3%, 28.4% and 24.2%, respectively, are well below the statewide average of 40.4%. It also advises that 70-80% of people need immunity to minimize spread in communities.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is Missouri’s pathway to recovery. As we see the more dangerous Delta variant begin to spread in certain regions of Missouri, we strongly encourage Missourians to protect themselves by getting vaccinated as soon as possible,” said Daniel Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber.

Vaccines are available in several locations in Kirksville and are free of charge. Locations include the Adair County Health Department, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Kirksville Pharmacy, Walgreen’s and Walmart Pharmacy.

Staff from the Adair County Health Department will be in the Multipurpose Building at the NEMO Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 21-23. People can complete a form, specifying which vaccine they would like to receive. The Health Department will subsequently call anyone who wants a vaccine to schedule a time and location to receive one.

New cases confirmed today include females ages 6, 15, 57, 59 and 65. Males are ages 25, 26, 29, 46, 53 and 56. Five cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One case involves an employee of an area meat processing plant. Three are breakthrough cases involving fully vaccinated individuals.

The July 15, 2021, case update omitted the case of a 58-year-old male who has now been added to the overall case count. The count now stands at 2,670. Of the 56 cases which are active today, 43% are in the 0-30 age range and 82% are not fully vaccinated.

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS RESIDENTS AND FAIRGOERS TO KEEP HYDRATED DURING EXTREME HEAT MOVING INTO NORTHEAST MISSOURI

Kirksville, MO 7/21/21 – The National Weather Service in Kansas City is reporting a heat advisory building into the weekend. The Weather Service predicts heat index values in the 100 to 105 range for Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24, and increasing to 105 to 110 into next week. The heat index combines air temperature with relative humidity. Heat advisories are issued when the index is expected to reach 100 or more.

“We know that more people than usual will be outside this week at the NEMO Fair,” said Jim LeBaron, Adair County Health Department administrator. “Extreme heat can cause sunstroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion which can lead to severe health issues or even death. People working or playing outside need to take precautions to stay safe,” he said.

Adults ages 65 and older, children ages 2 and younger, and people with chronic disease, obesity, or mental illness are at greatest risk for health complications from extreme heat. A history of heatstroke and sunburn also pose more risk.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend taking the following steps to reduce risk of heat-related illness:

  • Drink ample amounts of water to remain hydrated, and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more water;
  • Avoid beverages that are sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic;
  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible and don’t rely on fans for cooling;
  • Apply sunscreen and reapply as needed;
  • Forgo exercising in the heat and keep outdoor activities at a slow pace;
  • Wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing;
  • Take cool baths or showers to cool down;
  • Never leave anyone in a vehicle; and,
  • Check on neighbors to make sure they have air conditioning.

The CDC also recommends that if you are wearing a face mask and begin to feel too hot or begin to have difficulty breathing, move at least six feet away from others and remove your face mask.

“People need to take frequent breaks from the outdoors at the Fair,” LeBaron said. “Take water with you and keep drinking it throughout the day and night. You can still enjoy the fun, but don’t do it at the expense of your health.”

 

ELEVEN NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN ADAIR COUNTY INCLUDING ONE REINFECTION

Kirksville, MO 7/20/21 – Among the 11 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the Adair County Health Department today is the case of a reinfected 94-year-old female. Reinfection is when a person fully recovers from COVID-19 then subsequently tests positive for the virus again. The female tested positive in late January 2021 and recovered. She has not received any of the current COVID-19 vaccines.

According to the CDC, reinfection is rare because the immune system of an infected individual builds up antibodies to fight the virus. No one is sure how long antibodies last following a COVID-19 infection, although the CDC estimate is up to eight months, based on research performed to date. Because there is no definitive proof of how long antibodies developed in a COVID-positive person remain strong enough to fight the virus, everyone eligible should be vaccinated. Furthermore, the CDC reports that research does show that vaccines provide a stronger and longer-lasting boost to the immune system than having COVID-19.

That doesn’t mean that there are no benefits to immunity created by having the virus. Many people who have recovered from COVID-19 have the same level of immunity after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as those who haven’t had the virus do after their second dose. The CDC strongly recommends that even those who have recovered from COVID-19 become fully vaccinated due to the prevalence and high transmissibility of the Delta variant.

In addition to the 94-year-old reinfection, new cases involve females ages 7, 17, 18, 19, 32 and two age 77. Males are ages 35, 79 and 82.

Four cases reside in two different households where all four individuals are fully vaccinated. One other case resides at an address with a previously confirmed case.

The overall case count stands at 2,658 with 51 active cases and 2,585 people who have left isolation.

 

ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN ADAIR COUNTY REACH 50 FOR FIRST TIME SINCE FEBRUARY

Kirksville, MO 7/19/21 – Another 11 cases of COVID-19 confirmed since Friday, July 16, has put Adair County’s active case count at 50. The number of active cases on any given day has not been that high since February.

Among the 50 active cases, 50% involve residents ages 11 through 30, including a 30-year-old male who was discharged from Northeast Regional Medical Center July 18. He had been admitted July 14.

The prevalence of COVID-19 infections in this age range has been rising throughout the country as children ages 12 and older and young adults resist getting vaccinated at a time when the aggressive Delta variant accounts for more than half of all cases nationwide.

Cases confirmed today involve females ages 38, 64 and 69, and males ages 13, 15, two age 18, 29, 34, 53 and 59. One case is related to travel, two are employed at an area meat processing plant, and five reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. The total case count is now 2,647 with 2,575 people who have left isolation.

Staff from the Adair County Health Department will be in the Multipurpose Building at the NEMO Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 19-23, during the NEMO Fair. People can complete a form, specifying which vaccine they would like to receive. The Health Department will subsequently call anyone who wants a vaccine to schedule a time and location to receive one.

 

NEW CASES IN ADAIR COUNTY TODAY HIT DOUBLE DIGITS AGAIN

Kirksville, MO 7/16/21 – At a time when confirmed cases of COVID-19 should be declining due to the availability of effective vaccines, Adair County’s one-day total hit double digits again. The Adair County Health Department today confirmed 12 new cases.

Yesterday’s overall total should have been 2,624 instead of 2,625 as reported. That puts the county’s overall case total at 2,636 with 47 active cases, 2,567 people who have left isolation, and 22 COVID-related deaths, including two deaths this week alone.

Today’s cases include females ages 16, 19, 32, 41 and 75. Males are ages 7, 13, 20, 29, 39, 53 and 59. One male is fully vaccinated. Five cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. There is one case each from the higher education and skilled nursing facility sectors.

Staff from the Adair County Health Department will be in the Multipurpose Building at the NEMO Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 19-23, during the NEMO Fair. People can complete a form, specifying which vaccine they would like to receive. The Health Department will subsequently call anyone who wants a vaccine to schedule a time and location to receive one.

 

ADAIR COUNTY RECORDS SECOND COVID-RELATED DEATH THIS WEEK

Kirksville, MO 7/15/21 – Adair County has lost a second resident to COVID-19 this week. The Adair County Health Department was notified today that a 30-year-old female who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 at Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) on July 6 has died. The overall number of deaths in the county now stands at 22.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Adair County with four new cases confirmed July 14 and 10 new cases confirmed today. The Health Department was notified of a case involving a 32-year-old female who tested positive June 30, 2021, discovered in an ongoing audit of state records. The overall case count now stands at 2,625 with 39 active cases and 2,564 people who have left isolation.

A previously identified 30-year-old male was admitted to NRMC July 14 and is currently not on a ventilator.

The Health Department was also notified that three females who were reported as positive earlier were determined in random testing to have had the Delta variant. Two of the women, ages 40 and 50, were fully vaccinated when they tested positive. The third, a 32-year-old female, was not vaccinated. All three are out of isolation.

Of the 39 active cases as of today, 49% are between the ages of 21 and 40. There are 14 cases in the 21-30 age range alone, more than twice as many as any other 10-year age range. The snapshot reflects current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which show that adults ages 18-49 now account for 40% of all cases of COVID-19 in the United States as the aggressive Delta variant accounts for 50% of all cases.

To date, vaccines have been approved for anyone ages 12 and older. All three vaccines have proven to be effective thus far in preventing serious illness and deaths, even in cases involving the Delta variant. In Adair County, only 33% of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated. Approximately another 3% have initiated the vaccine process.

Statewide, less than 28% of Missourians ages 15-24 and less than 35% of those ages 25-34 are fully vaccinated. The CDC recommends that people who are not fully vaccinated continue to practice social distancing, wear masks, and wash hands frequently.

Cases confirmed by the Health Department July 14 include females ages 25 and 62 and a fully vaccinated 68-year-old female. A 23-year-old male who tested positive is an employee of an area meat processing plant.

The 10 new cases confirmed today include fully vaccinated females ages 21 and 27, and other females ages 23, two age 28 and one age 35. Males are ages 22, 39, 40 and 63. Three are employed at area skilled nursing or residential care facilities and one is employed at an area meat processing plant. Two reside at addresses with at least one other positive case.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT HITS 2,609 AS DEATHS REACH 21

Kirksville, MO 7/13/21 – One more Adair County resident has died as the result of a COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number of deaths to 21. An 86-year-old female was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center on July 11 and passed away July 12. Hers was the first COVID-related death since January 31, 2021.

The overall case count has reached 2,609 after 17 new cases were confirmed by the Adair County Health Department on July 12 and 13. There are currently 31 active cases and 2,557 people who have left isolation.

Monday’s cases include females ages 30, 31, 41 and 57 and males ages 21 and 66. Also confirmed during contact tracing was a 12-day-old male whose mother also tested positive for COVID-19. One person confirmed Monday is fully vaccinated.

Today’s cases involve two 14-year-old females and other females ages 19, 26, 29 and 32, and males ages 30, 52, 54 and 65. Three of these cases are employed at an area meat-processing plant.

Three Adair County residents are known to be hospitalized at this time with none using a ventilator. Two are at Northeast Regional Medical Center and one is at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

 

ADAIR COUNTY NEARS 2,600 CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 7/9/21 – The Adair County Health Department has confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, bringing the overall count to 2,592. There are 29 active cases and 2,543 people who have left isolation.

There are currently three residents at Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC), none of whom are requiring a ventilator at this time. They include a 91-year-old female admitted July 1, a 30-year-old female admitted July 6, and an 84-year-old female admitted July 8. A 65-year-old male admitted July 1 was discharged to home July 4, 2021.

The four cases confirmed July 7 involve females ages 56, 86 and 91. Two are residents of a skilled nursing facility and are fully vaccinated.

Cases confirmed July 8 include females ages 30 and 84, and males ages 14 and 24. The 84-year-old female has been admitted to NRMC.

The three cases confirmed today involve females ages 53 and 67, and a 45-year-old fully vaccinated male.

 

FIRST CONFIRMATION OF DELTA VARIANT IN ADAIR COUNTY

Kirksville, MO 7/6/21 – The Adair County Health Department has been advised of the first confirmed case involving the highly transmissible Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. The news comes as the Health Department confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 over the holiday weekend. The Delta variant was found during random sampling in a case involving a 52-year-old male who tested positive for the virus on June 17. He is no longer in isolation.

The 13 new cases confirmed today involve females ages 12, 18, 21, 32, 44, 50, 59 and 86. Males are ages 17, 29, 39, 49 and 53. Two cases are related to a skilled nursing facility and five others reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. Two fully vaccinated individuals are in today’s count.

The overall case count now stands at 2,581. Thirty-six cases are active, and 2,525 people have left isolation.

The Health Department will administer the first or second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to those ages 12 and older on Thursday, July 8, by appointment. Those receiving a second dose must have had their first dose on or before June 17, 2021. If you receive your first dose on July 8, you will be eligible to receive your second dose on July 29. Call 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.

 

ADAIR COUNTY ENTERS HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH FIVE NEW CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 7/2/21 – Five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today as Adair County begins the 4th of July holiday weekend. The total case count is now 2,568 with 36 active cases and 2,412 people who have left isolation.

Newly confirmed cases include a 25-year-old female and males ages 12, 15 and 44. A 65-year-old male was admitted yesterday to Northeast Regional Medical Center. He did not require use of a ventilator.

Public health officials continue to encourage those ages 12 and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially as the infection rate by the Delta variant spreads.

The Adair County Health Department will be at tomorrow’s All-American Red, White & Blue Festival from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 18 and older. Staff will be set up on the west side of the Courthouse in downtown Kirksville. If this will be your second dose of the Moderna vaccine, you must have received your first dose on or before June 5, 2021. If you receive your first dose on July 3, you will be eligible to receive your second dose on Saturday, July 31. The Health Department will have doses available as of Monday, August 2.

On Tuesday, July 6, there will be a drive-through vaccine opportunity at the Adair County Health Department, 1001 S. Jamison, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The drive-through is limited to those who received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine on or before June 8, 2021. The second dose will be administered to adults ages 18 and older. Call 660-665-8491 to reserve a spot.

The Health Department will administer the first or second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to those ages 12 and older on July 8, 2021 by appointment. Those receiving a second dose must have had their first dose on or before June 17, 2021. If you receive your first dose on July 8, you will be eligible to receive your second dose on July 29. Call 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.

 

ADAIR COUNTY CONFIRMS 79 CASES IN MAY

Kirksville, MO 7/1/21 – After confirming only 20 cases throughout the month of May, the Adair County Health Department confirmed 79 cases in June. As of today, the total case count has reached 2,563. There are currently 44 active cases and 2,499 people who have left isolation.

Nine new cases closed out the month on June 30, including females ages 11, 30, 40, 43 and 54, and males ages 7, 13, 28 and 66. The seven cases confirmed today involve females ages 9, 45, 49 and a 91-year-old admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center. She is not on a ventilator. Males are ages 14, 15 and 31. Among these 16 cases, seven reside at addresses with at least one other positive case and one case involves an employee at an area meat processing plant.

The Health Department has been notified that two cases confirmed in April were positive for the B.1.1.7 variant first identified in the United Kingdom. The cases involve a 34-year-old male who tested positive April 1 and a 22-year-old male who tested positive April 2.

 

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINE OPPORTUNITIES

Kirksville, MO 7/1/21 – The Adair County Health Department has scheduled upcoming opportunities for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Health Department will be at Saturday’s All-American Red, White & Blue Festival from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 18 and older. Staff will be set up on the west side of the Courthouse in downtown Kirksville. If this will be your second dose of the Moderna vaccine, you must have received your first dose on or before June 5, 2021. If you receive your first dose on July 3, you will be eligible to receive your second dose on July 31.

On Tuesday, July 6, there will be a drive-through vaccine opportunity at the Adair County Health Department, 1001 S. Jamison, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The drive-through is limited to those who received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine on or before June 8, 2021. The second dose will be administered to adults ages 18 and older. Call 660-665-8491 to reserve a spot.

The Health Department will administer the first or second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to those ages 12 and older on July 8, 2021 by appointment. Those receiving a second dose must have had their first dose on or before June 17, 2021. If you receive your first dose on July 8, you will be eligible to receive your second dose on July 29. Call 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.