Clay County Public Health Revises Emergency Order

Following the updated guidelines from the CDC, and with improvements in local case, hospitalization and vaccination rates, the Clay County Public Health Center has announced that the Emergency Order will expire today at noon.

In an announcement published on its website, the health center still cautions, “anyone who is not fully vaccinated should continue to take precautions such as wearing a well-fitted mask, staying six feet or more from those they don’t live with and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces”. The health center also advises the public that businesses and organizations may still choose to require visitors to use face coverings and social distance to protect staff and guests.

“More than ever, it is important that those who have the option to get vaccinated choose to do so,” said Director of Public Health Gary E. Zaborac. “Yesterday’s update from the CDC is certainly very welcome guidance for a pandemic-weary country and it highlights the importance and success of vaccination as the best tool we have to end this pandemic and protect the people in our community.”

Currently, anyone over the age of 12 is eligible to receive vaccination against COVID-19. There are many opportunities in Clay County to walk-in or make an appointment for vaccination. Find a full list at clayhealth.com/covidvaccine.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story