ENID, OK - Maggie Jackson and Rea Johnson with the Garfield County Health Department posted a community health update on Friday, March 5. Updates on COVID-19 are posted on the City of Enid Facebook page every other week.
Garfield County has had 7,599 total confirmed COVID-19 cases n the past year. We have had 7,330 recoveries and currently have 191 active COVID-19 cases. There have been 78 deaths total in Garfield County with about 25 happening in the last month.
Although the numbers continue to fall the health department encourages residents to wear masks, wash hands and keep six feet away from each other. Hospitalizations have dropped although there are patients in the hospital.
Over 50% of residents over the age of 65 have now received the COVID-19 vaccine with about 10% overall now having both shots. Garfield County is now in Phase 2 of the Oklahoma Vaccine Plan which includes vaccinating teachers and school staff.
Phase 2 also includes adults of any age with comorbidities. It also includes workers and persons living or working in congregate settings who are at high risk of exposure to and transmission of COVID infection.
Phase 2 Oklahoma residents should register online at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. You'll get a link in your email to book your appointment. Appointments are made on Wednesday for the following week. Must be at least 16 years old. 16-18 year olds should notify the staff of your age.
Oklahoma is now sixth in the nation for distributing the COVID vaccine. Over 20,000 doses have been distributed in Garfield County. Appointments are available and are not booking up as quickly as before. Shots are given at Oakwood Mall.
Appointments will continue at Oakwood Mall for the foreseeable future. Phase 3 should open up soon. See the Oklahoma Vaccine Plan HERE.
A quick reminder that it is your responsibility to make sure you do not make a booster appointment too early. They WILL NOT be able to vaccinate before 17 days for Pfizer and 24 for Moderna.
The CDC vaccination card you receive after getting your first dose DOES NOT guarantee you an appointment for your second. You must have an appointment through the portal for your booster.
