LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The county reported 225 new cases Friday, which is why Lexington-Fayette Health Department is hosting more vaccine clinics.
What You Need To Know
- On August 20, Lexington-Fayette County reported 225 new COVID-19 cases
- The department reports a total of 39,773 COVID-19 cases
- Two clinics were held Friday afternoon at Leestown & Edith J. Hayes Middle School
- Clinics take walk-ins and those who made appointments
As cases are on the rise in Fayette County, more vaccine clinics are being made available. Lexington-Fayette County Health Department hosted two clinics at Leestown Middle School and Edith J. Hayes Middle School. High school senior Javon Adams attended Friday's clinic to receive his second dose of the shot.
“I did not know how I was going to react to the vaccine, but it turned out to be good,” Adams said.
Adams got his first shot of the vaccine in early August after months of apprehension. With encouragement from his family he decided to do his part to help the Lexington community.
“Getting the vaccine was probably one of the best ideas I have ever done. Getting vaccinated helps you become more safe from COVID-19 especially with the new delta variant,” Adams added.
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department spokesperson Christina King said encouraging others to get the shot is needed in order to combat mis-information. That's why she is calling on people in the community to do their part.
“I would like to ask my community to reach out to those who are hesitant to get it. It is never too late to change your mind or to do the right thing,” King said.
Inside Leestown Middle School gymnasium Kelly Head, a sixth grade teacher at Lexington Magnet Technical School has the same apprehension Adams once had.
“I normally just let my immune system handle everything. I do not get the flu vaccine, I do not get any of those. I just let my immune handle it,” Head said.
She brought her two colleagues Haley Summers and Tyler Hartz for support and encouragement. Receiving her first dose of the shot today meant more to her than any shot ever has.
“I absolutely love my kids, and I love my job. The thought of leaving them for ten days to quarantine was... I will do it if that means I do not have to leave my students,” Head said.
King said the vaccine is needed in a community with rising COVID-19 cases like Lexington and it is readily available for all who want it.
“The vaccine is safe, effective and it is keeping people out of the hospital,” King added.
Vaccine clinics will continue to be made available in Fayette County as cases continue to rise.