CORONAVIRUS Archives - Dubois County Free Press, Inc. (2024)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines to simplify the vaccination schedule for most individuals. This action includes authorizing the current bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains) to be used for all doses administered to individuals 6 months of age…

The FDA and CDC have authorized the use of the Covid-19 Pediatric bivalent booster for individuals who meet the guidelines as outlined below: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine bivalent is now authorized for use in people ages 6 years and older. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine bivalent is now authorized for use in people ages 5 years and older…

The FDA & CDC have authorized the use of the Covid-19 bivalent booster for individuals who meet the guidelines as outlined below: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, bivalent authorized for use in people ages 18 years and older Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, bivalent authorized for use in people ages 12 years and older Individuals can receive a bivalent…

On June 30, 2022, the Dubois County Covid Testing site will close permanently at the end of business (4:00 PM). In preparation for this closure, the Dubois County Health Department has started distributing COVID-19 take-home test kits to the general public. COVID-19 take-home test kits are still available for PICKUP ONLY at the Dubois County…

The recent expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now allows anyone 6 months and older to be protected against the disease. Earlier this week, both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines received authorization from the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to allow use for any individual 6 months and older.The Dubois County Health Department…

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announcedCovid-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some Indiana providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected against the disease. Shipments will continue to arrive at participating locations this week. IDOH has updated its map atwww.ourshot.in.govto show sites that have indicated…

Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine following authorization this week from the U.S. FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is advising vaccine providers that they can begin administering boosters of the Pfizer pediatric vaccine to children in…

The Dubois County Reginal COVID-19 Testing Site (Former Ruxer’s Golf Course) will be closing at the end of the day on June 30, 2022, due to the discontinuation of funding from the State of Indiana. In preparation for this closure, the Dubois County Health Department has obtained a limited supply of COVID-19 take-home test…

Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible for a second booster following authorization Tuesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communities and healthcare systems. Beginning with today’s update, which is expected early this evening, the COVID-19 dashboard atwww.coronavirus.in.govwill no longer reflect a daily positivity rate. Instead,…