Weekly Update for 6.25.21

CDC Director: Nearly every COVID-19 death at this point is "entirely preventable."

At the height of the pandemic in the U.S., more than 4,000 Americans were dying each day of complications from COVID-19. Currently, our country has lost more than 600,000 Americans to the illness. 

Today, the death rate in the U.S. has dropped to fewer than 300 deaths per day on average. While that decreasing rate is certainly good news, the troubling truth is this: the death rate could be closer to zero if more people were vaccinated.

In a White House briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control, said the current COVID-19 vaccines are nearly 100% effective against severe disease and death. "Nearly every death due to COVID-19 is particularly tragic," said Dr. Walensky, "because nearly every death, especially among adults, due to COVID-19 is, at this point, entirely preventable.”

Currently in the United States, 63% of people age 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine. In Georgia, that number is 42%.

As the virus continues to spread and mutate, it's critically important to get more people vaccinated. Our vaccines have shown great protection against the current variants, but Dr. Walensky is concerned that future mutations could eventually evade our vaccines. "That’s why it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated now," said Dr. Walensky, "to stop the chain of infection and mutation that could lead to a more dangerous variant."

If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, talk with your doctor, talk with a public health nurse, or search reputable sources on the internet so you can make an informed choice about protecting yourself and your family.

Mobile Clinics in the Coastal Health District

The Coastal Health District and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) have several mobile vaccination clinics scheduled in the coming weeks.

These pop-up vaccination clinics are open to anyone age 12 and older, and there is no cost for vaccine. You can pre-register for an appointment, but walk-ups are also welcome.

• MedBank
  836 E. 65th St., Suite #12
  Saturday, June 26, 1 - 4p    
• Beach Week - Jekyll
  Ocean View Trail, Jekyll Island
  Monday, June 28, 10a-3p
• Beach Week - SSI
  4202 1st Street, St. Simons Island
  Tuesday, June 29, 10a-3p
• Overcoming By Faith
  9700 Middleground Rd., Savannah
  Friday, July 2, 1-6p

• St. Marys Independence Day Festival
  111 Osborne Street, St. Marys
  Saturday, July 3, 9a-5p
• Paynes Chapel AME
  2200 Albany Street, Brunswick
  Sunday, July 18, 10a - 2p
• Connor's Temple Baptist Church
  509 W. Gwinnett St., Savannah
  Sunday, July 11, 11a-1p
• St. Marys First Presbyterian Church
  100 Conyers St West., St. Marys
  Friday, July 16, 10a-1p

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- Sierra P., Savannah

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