Positive COVID Cases Up 47-Percent In Greene County

Posted June 11, 2021

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The seven-day rolling average was 67 on Friday, a 47-percent increase over last week.

More than 92-percent of all positive cases in May were in people who were not fully vaccinated.

There are several vaccination events over the next week.

Press Release

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and community partners urge everyone 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The recent increase in disease spread has demonstrated the need for unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

As of Friday, June 11, the seven-day rolling average for new cases was 67 – a 47% increase over the past week. In May, 92.6% of positive cases were not fully vaccinated, according to patient interviews.

Below is a list of opportunities for individuals to receive vaccine for the week of June 14-20:

Monday, June 14

Central Bank (SGCHD) – 2960 E. Kearney from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Vaccine offered: Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church (SGCHD) – 2818 E. Bennett St. from 1-3 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+)

Tuesday, June 15

Price Cutter (SGCHD) – 712 W. Commercial St. from 3-5 p.m. Vaccine offered: Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

Wednesday, June 16

SGCHD Westside Clinic – 660 S. Scenic from 10 a.m.-2p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Jordan Valley Ice Park (SGCHD) – 635 E. Trafficway from 12-3 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

Thursday, June 17

Glenwood Apartments (SGCHD) – 722 E. Glenwood from 9-11 a.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Price Cutter (SGCHD) – 1831 W, Kearney from 3-5 p.m. Vaccine offered: Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

Friday, June 18

Northview Center (SGCHD) – 301 E. Talmage St. from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Vaccine offered: Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
The GLO Center (SGCHD) – 518 E. Commercial St. from 6-8 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

Saturday, June 19

JVCHC Mobile Clinic at Juneteenth (Silver Springs Park) – 1100 N. Hampton Ave. from 12-5 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

These opportunities are in addition to the recurring vaccination clinics at Jordan Valley Community Health Center’s Benton Clinic at 618 N. Benton. Jordan Valley is offering walk-in vaccinations for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. COVID-19 vaccines are also available by appointment or walk-in through CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield.

A list of additional vaccination opportunities can be found at vaccine417.com or by calling (417) 874-1211.

Individuals may save time by registering for clinics in advance at covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator. Individuals who pre-register should bring their ID and Vaccine Navigator patient identification number with them to the event. Individuals 12-17 must have parent/guardian consent.

Businesses and organizations interested in hosting a one-time or recurring COVID-19 vaccination clinic should contact the Health Department’s Outreach Team at coronavirus@springfieldmo.gov or call 417-874-1211 for more information.

Clarification: Only the Pfizer vaccine will be available at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Monday, June 14. An earlier version of this story stated the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would also be available.