CORONAVIRUS 2019
SCROLL DOWN FOR IMPORTANT TESTING AND VACCINE INFORMATION!!
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face
FREE Covid testing will be performed at the Blackford County Health Department located at 506 E VanCleve, Hartford City on:
Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
This testing is provided to all members of the public and NOT LIMITED to Blackford County residents
TESTING IS FREE
You DO NOT have to have symptoms to be tested; *Specific Criteria is required for Rapid Testing.
Children as young as two (2) can be tested with parental consent
Registration PREFERRED, ALL TESTING IS DRIVE-THRU! DO NOT COME IN THE BUILDING!
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE DURING THE TESTING PROCESS
Registration and scheduled appointments are encouraged for PCR testing and required for the rapid testing. Please visit the following link to register: https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/
It’s our shot, Hoosiers. Covid-19 Vaccine
VACCINATIONS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED TO:
INDIVIDUALS AGE 40+ YEARS OLD
LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS
LICENSED/UNLICENSED HEALTH CARE WORKERS
FIRST RESPONDERS
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please click on the following link for the registration process, dates, time and locations of vaccination sites, and additional information.
https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/
VACCINE HOURS:
Blackford County Health Department provides vaccinations at 506 E VanCleve, Hartford City, IN 47348
Tuesdays, from 9:00am to 12:00 PM
Fridays, from 9:00am to 12:00 PM
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact the Blackford County Health Department at 765-348-4317.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 until vaccine is available to everyone.
The vaccine is in limited supply at first and won’t be widely available until next year. Until there is enough vaccine for everyone, it’s crucial for you to continue to take these steps that we can do now to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Wear a mask to protect yourself and others
Stay at least 6 feet apart (about 2 arm lengths)
Practice good hand hygiene by washing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer
Isolate yourself if you’re sick and stay home if you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19
Clean frequently touched surfaces often
