County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and Erie County Department of Health announce six new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Erie County as of 11:59 p.m. on June 23.
The total cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Erie County since March 2020 is 21,214 with 476 deaths reported in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System. This information can be found at eriecountypa.gov.
All unvaccinated residents are encouraged to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to protect their health. Vaccines for COVID-19 are available for free for residents of Erie County ages 12 years and older. Finding vaccines in nearby locations can be done by:
- texting your ZIP Code to 438829
- visiting vaccines.gov
- calling 1-800-232-0233
The public is reminded that unvaccinated community members risk contracting COVID-19 and, if positive for it and even without exhibiting symptoms, can infect their less healthy and under-immunized loved ones.
Unvaccinated community members are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 if exposed to anyone who is positive for COVID-19 or if exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing, difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, vomiting or diarrhea, or loss of taste or smell. Testing results can help determine appropriate care and treatment if needed. No insurance is needed and walk-ups are welcome at free upcoming testing clinics organized by the Erie County Department of Health:
- Monday, June 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albion Boro and Park, Albion
- Thursday, July 1: 4 to 8 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Chuch, 1001 E. Main St., Girard
- Saturday, July 3: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mercyhurst University North East Campus, 16 W. Division St., North East
All unvaccinated residents are reminded to wear a mask – indoors and outdoors – 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.
