Concern Rising As COVID-Related Hospitalizations Increase in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego
COVID-19 case numbers are really beginning to pick up speed in our Central New York region. The Delta variant is the coronavirus version sweeping through our area now. Among Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties, case numbers are highest currently in Chenango County now with the 2 other counties close behind.
Health officials in our tri-county area are continuing the message to those unvaccinated: "get vaccinated as soon as possible". Currently, the vaccination rate in Chenango County's population 18 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is at 65.6%, Delaware County's vaccine rate is at 57.6%. In Otsego County, the percentage of residents 18 and older with at least one dose is 64.4%.
Let's take a look at COVID case numbers locally:
Looking at COVID-19 case numbers reported by The Otsego County Department of Health (8/19): There are currently 96 known active cases with 5 people hospitalized with COVID-related complications. The total COVID-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic is at 64. The Health Dept. has a COVID-19 dashboard with daily updates for the latest information.
To stay up to date on vaccine clinics in Otsego County, visit www.bassett.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine and www.otsegocounty.com. Also keep in mind that you can receive a vaccine through your Bassett Healthcare Network provider and at various local pharmacies.
Delaware County Health officials have an update from the week ending 8/19, reporting 90 active cases with 3 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths related to coronavirus complications remains at 52. Go to delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19/#Dash to access the Delaware County Public Health COVID-19 dashboard.
In Chenango County, the health department reported on August 19, there were 99 active cases in the county with 7 hospitalizations and a total of 80 deaths related to the virus.
The county health dept. has announced that there is a clinic coming up with the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 and older. Participants MUST REGISTER for clinics by 607-337-1660.
• August 27 Pfizer Vaccine
For those who are currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/covid19.php to find information on the latest clinics available. Those who wish to receive the vaccine need to register online.
Below is a list of resources for vaccines for those 12 and older:
NYS Am I eligible site: am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
Or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
For UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital you may call 607-337-4888
For BASSETT you may call the information line at 605-547-5555 or visit Bassett.org.
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 CLICK HERE to learn what to do next.
To find a COVID-19 testing site near you visit coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing.
To get information about COVID-19 vaccination distribution, CLICK HERE.
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