Still Spreading — The Latest Covid Strain

Covid count for Adair county: The virus is on the rise again with 81 cases in the most recent 7-day counting period. That’s up from 66 in the previous seven-days.

This reflects what is happening across the country with steady increases in the BA.5 strain. And vaccines do not keep you from getting it.

Meantime, the Adair County Health Department continues to administer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Those 12 and older can get the shot on Tuesdays from 2 to 4pm. And those ages 5 through 11 can get the jab on Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Children ages 6 months to 4 years old from 9 to 11 a.m.on Thursdays