Adams County COVID-19 Updates
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Page Updated May 3, 2021
This page provides statistics and news stories about COVID-19 that are relevant to Adams County residents. The reports and maps are compiled and edited from announcements, press releases, and conversations with organization officials.
Vaccine News:
Vaccination supply continues to increase as the state has moved into the 1A category which makes all adults eligible to be vaccinated.
- Over 30,000 people in the county have been vaccinated at least once.
- Virtually all nursing home residents have received vaccines.
- County teachers have received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
- Vaccines are available at CVS pharmacies.
- Vaccines are available at Adams-Cumberland Pharmacies.
- A mass vaccination site, coordinated by Wellspan, has opened at the EMS Center east of town. Appointments are made on a rolling, daily basis. Please register here.
Virus News:
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Adams County stands now at 9,185.
The county’s positivity rate is 10.0 There were three deaths over the past two weeks for a total of 171.
Please check the Pennsylvania Department of Health website and our Pennsylvania news stories page for more information.
Coronavirus testing is available from doctors and health centers, with swabs being sent for analysis to the department of health lab in Exton, PA or to commercial laboratories.
If you are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus please contact your doctor or urgent care.
All Maps Courtesy of Curt Musselman
Stories
The Wolf administration, in coordination with the state COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced today that COVID mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 …
Beginning Friday, WellSpan Health will provide walk-in vaccinations to anyone at 16 years and older at Gettysburg Hospital. Where: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, 147 Gettys St., Gettysburg When: …
Joseph Darius Jaafari of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh …
Wellspan Health reports availability of COVID-19 doses at Adams County sites in the coming days and weeks. There are a few appointments remaining available this week, but many more next week for any …
April 12, 2021 Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the …
This is an update about the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations in Adams County as of today, April 12, 2021. As of tomorrow, the state has opened vaccine eligibility to all adults. This does not …
COVID-19 Cases in Adams County continued to rise this week at an alarming rate as County Commissioners reminded people to continue wearing masks and social distancing. Commissioner Marty Qually said …
At a time when we are all hoping to see COVID decrease, the opposite is happening in Adams County. The “fourth wave” of coronavirus is upon us, bringing a dramatic increase of cases. The county’s …
WellSpan Health and Adams County will open a community vaccination center at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg on Thursday morning. The site is east of …
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater will offer “majestically” delicious popcorn for purchase under the marquee at 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg on First Fridays this spring. “Our curbside popcorn …
As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as …
rabbittransit is offering shared ride transportation service to any community member who needs transportation to and from their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Advance reservations are …
By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A report from the Tax Foundation concludes that Pennsylvania will receive more than $13 billion in aid from the next federal …
Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh …
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline and the state’s vaccination plan is amplified, the Wolf Administration lifted mitigation restrictions that are effective statewide today. “Pennsylvania is taking …
Governor Tom Wolf today marked a milestone in the implementation of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan with the announcement that more than 600 skilled nursing facilities have received first and …
Moving into the tenth week of vaccine deliveries in the state, opportunities for first-dose shots in Adams County remain limited or non-existent. Neither the Adams Cumberland Pharmacy system …
The Gettysburg Foundation announced today that it is partnering with Foursquare Church in Gettysburg to provide face coverings in the Adams County community. The Ford Motor Company Fund provided …
