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COVID-19 News & Announcements

Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Available at Wood County Health Department

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Free COVID-19 at-home test kits are available at Wood County Health Department, located at 1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green. Stop in and pick up tests for yourself and your immediate family members at the health department’s entrance. Most pharmacies and retailers offer at home COVID tests for sale. For the latest news about COVID-19 in our community, visit our COVID-19 Information Page

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to be Held at Wood County Senior Center
By Appointment Only - March 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Wood County Health Department and Wood County Committee on Aging are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Wood County Senior Center, located at 140 South Grove Street in Bowling Green, on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are limited and must be scheduled in advance. Please call the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661 for an appointment, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are … Continue reading →

Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

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An updated COVID-19 vaccine was released in September 2023. In February 2024, the CDC endorsed the recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Data continues to show the importance of vaccination to protect those most at risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19. … Continue reading →