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The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

CMS court ruling draws cautious local response

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers.  On Nov.
Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.

As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.

Insight shared on changing COVID status

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the Central District, local community health leaders have shared their updates.  “Testing for COVID-19 at our Aurora clinic has seen a recent increase,” said Diane Keller, Memorial Community Health CEO.
Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday.

Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday.

COVID update brings good news

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday. “I just thought I’d give you a quick update of where we’ve been,” Smith began. “This last week we were at 971 total cases since this all started, and 18 deaths.
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Vaccinations reach 32% in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally, prompting words of cautious optimism last week from Teresa Anderson.
Matt Messner of Polk gave the thumbs up Thursday as he received his COVID-19 vaccination during an MCHI clinic at the Bremer Center.

Matt Messner of Polk gave the thumbs up Thursday as he received his COVID-19 vaccination during an MCHI clinic at the Bremer Center.

COVID vaccinations hit 20% in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The number of Hamilton County residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations topped 20 percent last week, with both Memorial Community Health and Jim’s U-Save Pharmacy offering regular clinics to anyone interested age 16 or over, depending on the type of vaccine. Memorial Community Health Inc.
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been paused.

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been paused.

CDHD pauses Johnson & Johnson (JANSSEN) vaccine

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
At this time, CDHD has paused administration of Johnson and Johnson (J&J, or Janssen) vaccine per recommendation of Nebraska DHHS, the CDC and FDA. The CDC/FDA are reviewing data related to six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.
Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

Distribution depends on vaccine availability

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
While several hundred local residents have now received their COVID vaccination shots, local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly they will be available to everyone who wants them.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Smith provides local COVID vaccine, case update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Kirt Smith joined county commissioners Monday to provide a much-welcomed update surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine status in the Central Department Health District.