County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and Erie County Department of Health announce five new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Erie County as of 11:59 p.m. on June 22.
During today’s press briefing, the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, especially for pregnant women and women of child-bearing age, was emphasized. Guests included Melissa Lyon, director of the Erie County Department of Health and Andrea Jeffress, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist.
Vaccines for COVID-19 are available, for free, to everyone 12 years and older. Vaccination sites can be found by:
- texting your ZIP Code to 438829
- visiting vaccines.gov
- calling 1-800-232-0233
Dahlkemper also provided an update on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Erie County. To date, the program has distributed $3.9 million to local community members to ensure housing security and prevent homelessness. To learn more information about participating in this program, please contact Erie County Care Management’s by calling 814-923-5512 or visiting their website at website at eccm.org.
Watch today’s press briefing here.
The Erie County Department of Health reminds the public that isolation and quarantine are proven methods of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Community members who test positive or come into close contact with others who are positive for COVID-19, whether they have no or mild symptoms, should isolate and quarantine to protect their unvaccinated and less healthy loved ones.
All unvaccinated residents are reminded to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when near anyone who does not live inside their home, keep a 6-foot distance from others, stay home when feeling ill, wash hands frequently, and limit activities outside of their homes. Questions related to COVID-19 may be directed to Erie County Department of Health at 814-451-6700 or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov.
