Mercer County Health District COVID-19 Situation Update – April 6, 2021

CELINA- As of April 6, 2021, the Mercer County Health District (MCHD) reports 3,950 confirmed cases, 738 probable cases, 3,806 recovered cases, 1 hospitalization, 84 COVID-19 deaths, and 19 probable deaths of COVID-19. There have been 36 confirmed cases that have passed away due to causes other than COVID-19. Currently, there are 22 known active cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County. 

There are still appointments available for tomorrow’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Individuals who are 18 years of age and older can register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mchd-covid-19-drive-thru-clinic-april-7-2021-tickets-148924770999 before midnight tonight. Anyone unable to register online can make an appointment by calling 567-890-2619 until 3:00 PM today.

Due to limited demand for vaccination appointments, there will be no drive-thru clinic next Wednesday, April 14. The April 7 clinic will likely be our final drive-thru clinic for first-dose COVID-19 vaccine. We will continue to hold drive-thru clinics for people to receive their second dose of vaccine through May 7.  The MCHD continues to encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Multiple providers are now offering vaccine in our local area. For a list of options, visit https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/.

Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Health issued a simplified order that condenses previous public health orders into a single document. The order can be found here Director's Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings, and Non-Congregating.  The order emphasizes the importance of basic precautions such as masks, good hand hygiene, social distancing, and limiting the size of gatherings, regardless of the setting.