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07/07/2022

Changes in how to get Paxlovid medicine when you are positive for Covid-19.

Paxlovid has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19 but it has to be started within five days of symptoms.

06/29/2022

Doses for all ages are available at the Health Department’s downtown clinic at 635 N. Erie Street, in Toledo from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

05/19/2022

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Ohio has seen a growing number of new COVID-19 infections for the last six weeks in a row.

03/18/2022

Free COVID-19 rapid tests are available to Ohioans in select ZIP Codes in traditionally underserved areas through a partnership between Ohio and the Rockefeller Foundation. Go to accesscovidtests.org and enter your ZIP Code to determine eligibility and order free rapid tests to be delivered to your home.

“Ohio was one of the first states to ensure free rapid testing kits were widely available, distributing them to schools, colleges and universities, libraries, and local health departments,” said Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA. “This partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation will increase access to tests for those at high risk and help reduce spread of COVID-19 in our communities.”

02/27/2022

Here is a better CDC site we’ve found.

COVID-19 Community Levels help you decide your prevention steps.

02/27/2022

Last week, the CDC announced a change in rating the number of Covid cases, and only if your area is rated high, then everyone need to wear a mask inside. Of course, if you are immunocompromised, please speak with your physician to discuss mask use. And if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, you can.
We have found this site https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html on the CDC’s website. Anyone can put in your state then county, and be told what your county is rated at that time. Any questions? We’d be glad to find answers for you. Just message or make a comment on our Vac team site.

COVID-19 Community Levels help you decide your prevention steps.

02/26/2022

Change in using the Lucas County Rec Center as vaccination center.

As a result of decreasing COVID-19 vaccine demand, the final COVID-19 clinic at the Lucas County Rec Center will be Saturday, February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Lucas County Mass Vaccination clinic has been in operation since January 5, 2021 and housed 181 clinics, where 102,126 vaccinations were administered.

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines at its downtown location for those 5 and older. Additionally, many other locations across the community continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines. For a full listing of vaccine locations, please visit: https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/

02/22/2022

Just a reminder 👉Children 5 and older can get their COVID-19 vaccines at the Health Dept's downtown location and at the Rec Center. Those under 18 must have a parent/guardian with photo ID. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome! gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

02/15/2022

And remember, if you are home bound, we can assist you in having an EMT come to your home to give you any dose. Just message or comment to us!

The health department will hold walk-in vaccine/booster clinics from Monday through Saturday the week of February 14.

02/10/2022

This article is copied with permission from today's The Mirror Newspaper.

Health Department Announces Accessibility Options to COVID-19 Therapeutic Treatment in Lucas County.

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department continues collaboration with health care partners to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and is now announcing how residents may access COVID-19 therapeutic treatment options.
Monoclonal antibodies and other antiviral therapeutics are extremely scarce resources but have proven to be a very beneficial treatment for many COVID-19 patients. Currently, COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments can decrease the likelihood of hospitalization related to COVID-19 if taken early, and limited supplies are available at Mercy Health, Promedica, The University of Toledo (UTMC) infusion facilities. McLaren St. Luke's has partnered with Mercy Health, ensuring patients have access to an infusion facility.
Interested individuals should contact their primary care physicians to determine if they meet the current criteria to receive monoclonal antibody infusion or other antiviral therapeutics. If an individual meets the current criteria for any of the therapeutic treatment options and therapeutic supplies are available, a medical evaluation must be provided by a health care professional prior to the beginning of the treatment. Your primary care physician will make the appropriate referral in order to receive treatment.
Mercy Health, Promedica, UTMC and McLaren St. Luke's have agreed that patient referrals may be sent to other facilities outside of each respective system in the event the therapeutic resources are available at other hospitals.
If an individual DOES NOT have a primary care physician and would like to determine if they meet criteria, several options are available:
Call 419-383-4545 (UTMC) select option 4 for a monoclonal antibody referral.
Go to any Promedica Urgent Care Center or a Promedica Emergency Department.
Go to or call Mercy Health-St. Vincent Walk in Primary Care Ambulatory Care Center, main floor, 2213 Cherry St/Toledo 419-251-4696.
The federal government is providing monoclonal antibody therapy at no cost to patients. However, a facility fee may be incurred. Medicare and many commercial insurance companies are covering all costs for patients.
For additional information please visit: https://lucascountyhealth.com/covidtest/.

Lucas County Community Testing & Therapeutic Treatments Therapeutic Treatments (Monoclonal Antibody & Antivirals) Accessing Monoclonal Antibody and Antiviral Treatments Monoclonal antibodies and other anti-viral therapeutics are extremely scarce resources, but have proven to be a very beneficial tre...

02/10/2022

The FDA has posted a voluntary recall of the Standard Q COVID-19 AG Home Test due to confirmed reports it was imported into the United States illegally.

02/05/2022

REC CENTER VACCINE SITE FOR TOMORROW 2/5 CANCELLED DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK!

TLCHD's COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the REC tomorrow is canceled.

01/31/2022

Children 5 and up can get vaccines at both the Lucas County Health Department AND the Rec Center.

Starting this week 👉Children 5 and older can get their COVID-19 vaccines at the Health Dept's downtown location and at the Rec Center. Those under 18 must have a parent/guardian with photo ID. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome!https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/

01/29/2022

The FDA is warning the public to stop using Empowered Diagnostics Tests. Empowered Diagnostics is recalling the CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and the ImmunoPass COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Rapid Test. The FDA has identified this issue as a class I recall, the most serious type of recall.

These tests were distributed with labeling indicating they are authorized by the FDA, but neither test has been authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA for distribution or use in the United States. The FDA is concerned about the potentially higher risk of false results when using unauthorized tests. https://go.usa.gov/xtU4w

01/28/2022

Friday, Jan. 28 Blade reports that the Lucas County Health Department announced yesterday that county Covid-19 testing has decreased.
Covid testing will close, with the final days at the Rec Center and UAW Local 12 in Toledo being Thursday and Friday, respectively.
Afterwards, please contact your p*p or find test locations at https:/lucascountyhealth.com/Covid test.

01/25/2022

The grocery retailer announced Monday that it is participating in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' free mask program.

01/24/2022

study finds that, during periods when the Delta & Omicron variants were widely circulating a third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) was highly effective at preventing emergency and urgent care visits and hospitalizations related to COVID-19.