COVID-19

Last Updated 03/04/24

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has adopted streamlined recommendations for dealing with common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19. As a part of this guidance, CDC and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) continue to recommend core prevention strategies such as staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, taking steps for cleaner air, and staying home when sick.

Individuals can return to normal activities when symptoms have been getting better for 24 hours. Individuals who had a fever as a symptom can resume normal activities when the fever has been gone for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medicines). Once people return to normal activities, they should take enhanced precautions for the next five days (including wearing a well-fitting mask when able, keeping a distance from others, and using available test methods to inform individual actions).

This updated guidance does not apply to healthcare settings. The Infectious Disease Control Manual (IDCM) has been updated to reflect this most recent guidance.

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Vaccine Information

• CDC guidelines for vaccines | CDC

COVID-19 Testing

• We have a limited number of at-home test kits available. Please email covid19@gcph.info for more information on how to get one.

Get your questions answered

If you have questions about COVID-19 call:

• Greene County Public Health at covid19@gcph.info or
• The Ohio Department of Health daily at 1-833-427-5634 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Information from trusted sources:

• COVID-19 updates from the CDC
• COVID-19 updates from ODH
• COVID-19 resources from GCPH
• Email covid19@gcph.info

Lost/Replacement Vaccine Card

1. Check your medical record app such as My Chart as there is an option for QR code proof of vaccination tied to your medical record. 

2. Your vaccine card is proof that you have had your vaccination please be sure that you keep it in a safe place.

3. Due to the increased demand for replacing missing cards and limited staff availability at Greene County Public Health it is taking much longer than usual to process misplaced vaccine cards. Please use this link for information on requesting your replacement card directly from the Ohio Department of Health. 

4. You can request a replacement can be obtained by emailing medicalrecords@gcph.info be advised that this is taking much longer than usual and using option 3 above will be a faster method of replacing your card. 

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