WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department has an obligation to prevent disease in the community;
WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department values empowerment by providing individuals with the information necessary for healthy decision-making;
The Paulding County Health Department released the following statement of concern and call to action:
COVID-19 is spreading in Paulding County. Paulding County had the 34th highest COVID-19 cases per capita (cases per 100,000 population in 2 weeks) in the state of Ohio on July 22, 2021.
The Delta variant is actively spreading in Ohio. The COVID-19 variant known as “Delta” (B.1.617.2) has been identified as a variant of concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While less than 1% of all COVID-19 cases in Ohio were associated with the Delta variant at the end of May, the percentage of cases from Delta are doubling each week. Projections show that Delta will be the dominant strain in Ohio.
The following is known about the Delta variant:
• The Delta variant is more transmissible.
• The Delta variant affects younger people (ages <50).
• The Delta variant has double the risk of hospitalization than the variant spreading last winter.
• The Delta variant is actively spreading in Ohio.
• The Delta variant is a real threat to unvaccinated Paulding County residents.
Vaccination is the best protection against the Delta variant.
Paulding County’s COVID-19 vaccination rates lag behind our neighboring Ohio counties (Defiance, Putnam, & Van Wert County) and Ohio. As the Delta variant spreads, it is critical for Paulding County residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
We ask that individuals encourage their family members to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated.
We ask business leaders to provide information about COVID-19 vaccines to their employees and encourage them to get a COVID-19 vaccine for themselves, their friends, and their families.
We ask faith leaders to reach out to their members to encourage them to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their loved ones.
For those who choose not to get the vaccine, we urge you to wear a mask and practice social distancing as much as possible.
COVID-19 is a vaccine-preventable disease. Get a free COVID-19 vaccination to protect yourself and loved ones, and to end the pandemic.
Please call (419) 399-3921 and schedule a vaccination appointment or attend a walk-in clinic at the Paulding County Health Department on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-4pm
