COVID-19 cases continue to decrease with the 7-day rolling average now at 23. Hospitalizations have also decrease with 30 individuals hospitalized in Greene County hospitals as of Oct. 6 – the lowest number of people since June 9.
Local cases of COVID-19 have now surpassed 80,000.
The Health Department continues to encourage the community to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and updated booster to help prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19 and take precautions to avoid the spread of the virus.
Springfield-Greene County Health will host several walk-in clinics during the week of Oct. 10-15 for people who are wanting to receive their COVID-19 vaccine series or boosters.
Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or their first booster shot at a Health Department clinic will receive a $50 gift card while supplies last.
Monday, October 10
- Westside Public Health Center – 660 S. Scenic Ave., from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Tuesday, October 11
- Westside Public Health Center – 660 S. Scenic Ave., from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
- Fair Grove Library – 81 S. Orchard Blvd., Fair Grove, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Pfizer (5+) offered.
Thursday, October 13
- Midtown Library – 397 E. Central, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Moderna (6+) offered.
- Westside Public Health Center – 660 S. Scenic Ave., from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
- Library Station – 2535 N. Kansas Expy., from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Moderna (6+) offered.
Friday, October 14
- Westside Public Health Center – 660 S. Scenic Ave., from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
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