COVID-19

Critical care doctor urges people to get COVID vaccine.

December 14, 2021

Critical care doctor urges people to get COVID vaccine. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed…

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All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. 

November 22, 2021

All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster.  The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.  The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…

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MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season.

November 19, 2021

MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season. ‘The holidays can be a time to spread great cheer, and we recommend taking measures including wearing a mask indoors to not spread COVID-19 to loved ones.’ LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for the holiday season, citing a rise in COVID-19…

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ESD, health department encourage vaccines.

November 9, 2021

ESD, health department encourage vaccines. Superintendents from West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) and District Health Department #10 gathered last week to hold an event titled, “West Shore ESD and District Health Department #10 Promote COVID-19 Vaccination” to stand together in support of the COVID-19 vaccine.   The idea for this event was generated by Walkerville Public School Superintendent Tom Langdon,…

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COVID vaccines for children ages 5-11 available at health department.

November 9, 2021

COVID vaccines for children ages 5-11 available at health department. HART – District Health Department #10 officials are encouraging everyone eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for children 5-11 years old, and it’s free. DHD#10 began offering the vaccine for children Monday, Nov. 8, at vaccine clinics and by appointment. “Please remember that the…

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