On August 18, 2022, the CDC identified Franklin County as medium (yellow) community transmission level. This has changed from orange (high). While this is a great step in the right direction, we should all continue to follow precautions. You should … Read More
Statement from Joe Mazzola, Franklin County Health Commissioner August 19, 2022: Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 community level for Franklin County was downgraded to yellow (medium). To align with CDC guidance, Franklin County Public Health … Read More
August 17, 2022: As of August 11, the CDC Community Transmission Level for Franklin County is still high (orange). At a high COVID-19 Community Level, universal indoor masking is recommended community-wide, including in schools. For more information, read our Franklin County Community … Read More
July 22, 2022: The prevalence of COVID-19 in Franklin County has increased significantly in the last several weeks. The case rate in Franklin County is 214 per 100,000. New hospital admissions were 10.7 percent with 3.7 percent of patients in … Read More
July 22, 2022: On July 21, 2022, the CDC identified Franklin County as orange community level (high). This has changed from yellow (medium). Community levels are determined by level of new cases and new admissions in hospitals. Cases and hospitalizations … Read More
July 15, 2022: On July 14, 2022, the CDC identified Franklin County as medium (yellow) community level. This has changed from green (low). Cases in Franklin County are rising because of the highly-contagious Omicron BA.5 variant. To stay safe, you … Read More
May 25, 2022: On May 19, the CDC announced its recommendation that children ages 5 to 11 should get a Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at least 5 months after their second shot. The CDC made this decision based on recent data. … Read More
May 25, 2022: On May 19, the CDC announced its recommendation that children ages 5 to 11 should get a Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at least 5 months after their second shot. The CDC made this decision based on recent data. … Read More
May 5, 2022: When indoors on public transportation, the CDC recommends everyone aged 2 years and older wear a well-fitted mask. Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, avoiding crowds, and wearing a well-fitting mask are steps people can take … Read More
April 6, 2022 Everyone age 12 and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 booster dose. Last week, the CDC expanded guidance allowing adults age 50 and older and immunocompromised people to get a second booster dose. These populations are … Read More
