Fishers COVID numbers trending in the right direction

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The latest update from the Fishers Health Department brings us more good news with favorable numbers.  See the information below, as provided by the Fishers Health Department:

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Fishers Metrics Review
Fishers Health Department’s Epidemiologist Josh shares that this week’s metrics continue to trend in the right direction with some of our Community Spread Metrics entering “green.”

As a reminder, we wait for two weeks of trending data to change risk levels. If we remain the same or continue to see a decrease in our metrics, we anticipate moving to Yellow, or Level 2 risk category. View the full review of metrics.

Also, join Public Health Director Dr. Monica Heltz and other field experts on March 25 at noon for a virtual panel discussion. Register here.

covid risk rating
2 Ages 50+ Eligible for Vaccines
Individuals ages 50 years and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of underlying medical conditions. Vaccination clinic hours are by appointment only and can be made here for eligible individuals only. You are able to schedule your vaccination appointment at the Mass Vaccination Site or at any vaccination site in Indiana. New appointments continue to open up, so check back frequently.

FHD will be administering the Pfizer Vaccine starting Tuesday, March 16. Those receiving their second dose from FHD will be receiving the Moderna vaccines. All new vacinees will receive the Pfizer vaccine.

Currently, only Indiana residents can get a vaccine from an Indiana vaccine clinic.

If you need assistance scheduling, please call the Fishers COVID Hotline at 317-595-3211 or call 2-1-1. Family members may schedule on behalf of eligible individuals. There is no charge for the vaccine. All persons receiving the vaccine will need valid ID or other proof of meeting eligibility criteria.
Additional Groups Now Eligible for Vaccine
Veterans
The VA is now offering COVID-19 vaccination to enrolled Veteran patients 18+ at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. Enrolled Veteran patients can call (317) 988-4899 to schedule their appointment(s). Veterans who are not enrolled or do not currently receive care at VA can visit VA’s eligibility web page to learn more.

Teachers & Childcare Workers
Beginning Monday, March 15, childcare workers and anyone working in K-12 education can be vaccinated at any location in the state.

Individuals with Medical Conditions
Supply of vaccine is limited but will soon be available to those with certain medical conditions that place them more at risk than others of becoming severely ill if infected with COVID-19. You will need to contact your healthcare provider to enter you in the system to sign up for vaccine and to ensure your medications won’t interfere with the vaccine. Initial groups of patients include:

  • Active dialysis patients
  • Sickle cell disease patients
  • Down syndrome
  • Post-solid organ transplant
  • People who are actively in treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery) for cancer now or in the last three months, or with active primary lung cancer or active hematologic cancers; lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma