The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine. This makes it the third vaccine available in the fight against COVID-19. Unlike Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines, Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose regimen eliminates the need for patients to return for a second dose and it can be stored at refrigerator temperatures for months. The federal government plans to distribute nearly 4 million doses of J&J’s vaccine to states, pharmacies, and community health centers across the nation immediately.
Month: March 2021
Adair County COVID-19 Cases at 2,308
The Adair County Health Department confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days. Total case count is now 2,308 with 27 active cases and 2,261 people who have left isolation. Three of the cases are in the higher education sector and one is at an address with a
previously confirmed case. The Health Department also confirmed that two previously reported cases admitted to Boone Hospital in Columbia have been discharged to home.
Adair County Library Offering Browsing Appointments
The Adair County Public Library will begin offering browsing appointments starting today. Call ahead to schedule an appointment. The library will allow10 patrons in for half hour appointments beginning at 9 a.m. After thirty minutes that group will leave. A new group will be let in every half hour. Masks are required for those older than age 8. Visitors will be able to select materials and check out and make copies and use faxing/scanning services. The library will continue to offer one-hour computer appointments scheduled in advance. Curbside pick-up will continue to be an option.