COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of newly reported COVID-19 infections has decreased in the U.S. However, people are still being hospitalized for the virus.
Reports indicate hospitalizations for COVID-19 have increased by seven percent in the last week, but the percentage of the region’s population reporting positive for COVID-19 is still low, around 12 percent total.
Like the slight decrease nationwide, there has also been a negative one percent change in the last week of people reporting they tested positive in the region.
Here’s a county-by-county list of cases per 100,000 residents in the last two weeks in Ohio.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 increasing in Mahoning, Trumbull
On the CDC map showing new COVID-19 hospital admissions in the past week, Columbiana County is still at a low level, less than ten percent.
There have been 11 new hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Columbiana in the last week, a ten percent change.
But in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, the percentage of COVID-19 hospitalizations has risen from low levels to medium.
In both counties, 66 new COVID-19 hospitalizations were reported in the last week, a 135% percent change.
Health experts encourage residents to get vaccinations to protect against the virus.
Vaccine clinics this week
The CDC recommends everyone six months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
This week, a Warren City Health District clinic for adults and children to get their COVID-19 vaccines has been scheduled.
As part of the Bridge Access Program, the CDC has contracted with local health departments and pharmacies to allow them to continue offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to people without insurance.
Call the Warren City Health District to see if you are eligible for the free Bridge Access Program before coming to the vaccine clinic.
Many drug stores and retail providers, such as CVS, Meijer, Walgreens, eTrue North, the Eastwood Mall and more, have the vaccine available.
Head to the Warren City Health District’s walk-in clinic between 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at 258 E. Market St. in downtown Warren.
There’s no appointment necessary. For more information, call (330) 841-2596.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you.
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