Adams County COVID-19 Updates
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Page Updated May 31, 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:
- Over 40,000 people in the county have been vaccinated at least once.
- All individuals 12 years of age and older should be vaccinated. Check at your pharmacy or your doctor’s office for an appointment.
Virus News:
The situation in the county currently is stable, but still potentially precarious.
The total number of cases since the pandemic began currently stands at 9,558 with 183 deaths attributed to the virus.
There were only 140 new cases over the last two weeks, and the positivity rate stands currently at five percent, which is at or below the threshold for concerns about widespread community transmission.
But Adams is below the state average on vaccination rate, at about 41 percent in comparison to the state average of 54 percent.
Please check the Pennsylvania Department of Health website and our Pennsylvania news stories page for more information.
If you are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus please contact your doctor or urgent care.
All Maps Courtesy of Curt Musselman
Stories
WellSpan Health, South Central Pennsylvania’s largest locally governed health system, will grant a special financial award to nearly all team members, later this month, in recognition of their …
There will be an upcoming mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic held at York Springs Fire Hall with the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to be available on June 23rd, and the second on July 14th. …
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has declined, WellSpan Health is beginning the process of closing its Adams County Community COVID-19 Vaccination site. The site, located at the Department of …
As the number of new COVID-19 cases in the county ebbs and many health mandates have been lifted, Gettysburg Connection will stop updating its coronavirus page as of Friday June 4. This page has been …
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 …
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