 Friday, May 21, 2021
Top COVID-19 Takeaways from the Week
Vaccine Supply Readily Available in Jefferson County
 The Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness encourages individuals that have not received a COVID-19 vaccine to sign up.
Dr. Sarah Moyer, Director of Metro Health and Wellness, said event exposures are number one on the list when people report where they were exposed to COVID-19.
Event exposures include proms, graduations, weddings and other gatherings.
"The world is changing, guidelines and mandates are changing on the assumption that people are or will get vaccinated," she said. "Less than half of Jefferson County is fully vaccinated."
Visit vaccines.gov to find vaccine providers in your area. Additionally, residents can text their ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) to immediately receive addresses of nearby available vaccination centers.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for the week of May 17, 2021:
- There were 542 new cases over the previous week
- 10.1 cases per 100,000 population
To view this week's COVID briefing with public health officials CLICK HERE. Need help scheduling a vaccine appointment? Call the LOU Health Helpline (502)-912-8598
Health and Wellness Extending Vaccine Access for Residents
 Metro Health and Wellness is providing COVID-19 vaccinations from its headquarters at 400 E. Gray St. once a week.
The weekly vaccine clinic is held every Tuesday from 1 - 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is necessary. The Janssen vaccine will be provided.
Reminder the Janssen vaccine is only authorized for individuals age 18 and up.
To subscribe to the health departments COVID-19 news alerts CLICK HERE.
Iroquois Park Set to Host Mobile Mission
 Metro Health and Wellness continues its mobile clinics aiming to bring the vaccine to populations without easy access and those at the highest risk from COVID.
On Saturday, May 29 the health department is partnering with the Office for Globalization, St. Matthews Community Pharmacy and WellCare to host a mobile vaccination clinic in Iroquois Park at 5216 New Cut Road.
The event is walk-through, and will accommodate individuals age 18 and up. insurance is not a requirement, but if you have an insurance card please bring it with you. The Janssen vaccine will be provided, and interpreters will be available.
Individuals interested can register via the St. Matthew's Community Pharmacy website here.
If you are part of a group, organization, neighborhood, or demographic interested in hosting a LouVax Mobile Mission you can reach out to LouVaxMobile@louisvilleky.gov or call the Lou Health Helpline at 502-912-8598 to discuss setting up an event.
For more information about testing locations, vaccination sites and other resources CLICK HERE.
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