Pike County is in the initial phase of distribution, known as Phase 1A, which focuses on vaccinating healthcare personnel, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) first responders, and residents of long-term care facilities. Statewide,…
Category: Health
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ on side effects, impact on immunocompromised and more
To read this in Spanish, click here. As the national vaccination process begins, America Amplified is gathering and curating answers from experts to questions on the minds of public radio listeners across the…
Wayne Memorial Hospital Temporary Lab Closures
Due to a need to re-allocate staff to the hospital, Wayne Memorial Laboratory Services is temporarily closing its blood-draw sites in Tafton and Forest City, effective Monday, December 28th. A third site,…
Listen: Nancy McGraw talks COVID-19
According to the county’s dashboard, there are 201 active cases in Sullivan County as of December 21; COVID-19 cases are rising. The last time we had this many cases was in June….
Listen: Kingfisher Holiday Project
For five years, the Kingfisher Project had weekly updates on WJFF’s Making Waves program. The pandemic changed that, but the Kingfisher folks are still very active. Right now, they’re creating and delivering…