Sheridan Memorial Hospital administered approximately 250 boosters to date

Sheridan Memorial Hospital tests an average of 60 people per day for COVID-19. The hospital’s vaccination clinic is continuing to administer Pfizer vaccine boosters to those at a higher risk. But the clinic will also administer a booster to individuals who feel they may need one. 

The clinic has been operating at full capacity for two days a week. During a SMH leadership meeting, Chief Executive Officer for Sheridan Memorial Mike McCafferty announced a plan to cut that operation to two half-days as soon as next week. McCafferty said the hospital will continue to evaluate the situation and adjust based on the community’s needs. 

The clinic has administered approximately 250 booters to date. Although the clinic has opened the opportunity to receive the initial set of vaccines, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Addlesperger said the clinic has not seen many residents seeking first time vaccinations. 

Although the situation is constantly changing, McCafferty reported that due to overcrowding in hospitals within the region, the ability to transfer patients for any medical need is continuing to prove difficult. 

Sheridan County has added four lab confirmed cases, bringing the number of lab confirmed cases in the county since the pandemic began to 3,798.

According to COVID-19 Public Information Officer Jennifer Graves, there have been no probable cases reported in the last 24 hours. 

Currently, there are 217 active cases of the virus in the Sheridan County community. Graves reports 14 patients are hospitalized battling the virus.  

Sheridan County has experienced the deaths of 45 residents from COVID-19. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list Sheridan County’s level of community transmission as HIGH. 

More COVID-19 information is available at www.sheridancounty.com/covid-19/.