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According to Tioga County’s Public Health Department, between July 18, 2021 and Aug. 12, 2021, the county has seen 89 new cases of COVID-19, with  confirmation of eight of those needing hospitalization. <\/span><\/p>\n

The following is a breakdown of the vaccination status from those 89 cases:  <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Unvaccinated: <\/b>51 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Vaccinated: <\/b>13 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Children Under 12: <\/b>8 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Unknown Vaccination Status<\/b>: 17* <\/span><\/p>\n

*There is no record in the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) or in CommCare of these cases receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The department noted  that vaccination status is <\/span>self-reported <\/span>by the positive case or their parent \/ guardian during the  case investigation. Several factors may impact ones protection against COVID-19 including which vaccine they got and how long it has been since they received it. <\/span><\/p>\n

The health department wrote in a release, “While the COVID-19 vaccine is not full proof in  preventing the spread of COVID-19, it does offer protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and  death.” <\/span><\/p>\n

As of today, Aug. 13, 2021, Tioga County is now designated as being in an area with <\/span>high<\/b> community  transmission of COVID-19. They are encouraging unvaccinated individuals to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as  possible. Masks are recommended to be worn in public indoor areas, regardless of vaccination status. To  find a location near you offering vaccines, visit <\/span>https:\/\/www.vaccines.gov\/search\/<\/span><\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Tioga County’s Public Health Department is asking residents to continue following CDC recommendations and practice preventative measures to help minimize the  spread of COVID-19: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Stay home if you are sick <\/i><\/b>and contact your primary care provider <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Practice social distancing while in public and avoid crowded areas  <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Wash your hands <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Get vaccinated <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Wear a mask in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Get tested if you are having symptoms of COVID-19 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2219 <\/span>Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects  <\/span><\/p>\n

You can visit their Facebook page (@Tioga County Public Health) or their website, <\/span>ph.tiogacountyny.gov <\/span><\/a>for future updates. <\/span><\/p>\n

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