Huron County COVID-19 numbers go down this week

NORWALK — The COVID'19 numbers are going down in Huron County. Last week (Sept. 10 to 16), Huron County's COVID-19 case count was 362 and for this week's reporting period (Sept. 17 to 23), the case count has decreased to 324 new cases. The average age of cases has decreased this week, with the highest number of cases again reported in the 11 to 20 age group. Almost all Huron County zip codes are currently reporting cases, with the highest incidence in Monroeville. Huron County Public Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Progress Huron County Public Health (HCPH) currently has the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine available for appointments at HCPH's offices in Norwalk. Interested individuals can schedule an appointment at HCPH by calling 419-668-1652 ext. 241 or book an appointment using our online scheduling tool at: https://bit.ly/3xxHh3O. Please bring a valid ID and insurance information to your vaccination appointment; there will be no out-of-pocket cost to individuals. Individuals must be 12+ to receive the Pfizer vaccine and 18+ to receive the Moderna vaccine. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present with them at the appointment. Fisher-Titus Medical Center and area pharmacies also have vaccines. Continued Updates HCPH reminds residents to continue to use reputable sources for information about COVID-19, including www.huroncohealth.com, www.coronavirus.ohio.gov and www.cdc.gov. Statewide COVID-19 case data can be found on the Ohio Department of Health's COVID-19 Dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards. COVID-19 vaccination data can be found on the Ohio Department of Health's COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/covid-19-vaccine/covid-19- vaccination-dashboard.