Madison County Rural Health Council

Madison County Public Heatlh Director Eric Faisst gives an update on COVID-19 numbers. He also talks with Dr. Seelan Newton about vaccine. Numbers as of 1:00... PM 2.5.21 3,605 total cases since March 2020 3,378 recovered 149 active cases 84 deaths 14 residents currently hospitalized

Tune in tomorrow morning from home at 9:00 AM for a Virtual Walk with a Doc event to learn about the importance of physical activity for our heart health and then head outside for a walk of your own!

On Wednesday, February 10th, the Food Bank of CNY Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Munnsville Community Memorial Family Health Center starting at 3:00 PM.

Volunteer Opportunity! Madison County, with the help of the CNY Medical Reserve Corps, is currently seeking volunteers for the COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Volunteers will help with inputting and documenting information. You do not need to have a medical background to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering at one of Madison County's vaccination clinics, sign up here: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pub/servny/ To learn more about the CNY Regional Medical Reserve Corps,... visit: http://www.ongov.net/health/mrc/ See more

February 5th is #WearRedDay! Raise awareness about heart disease by wearing red this Friday.

**Myth buster Monday** A common misconception is that the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines contain the live virus. This in fact is not the case. The vaccin...e teaches our immune system to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Experiencing symptoms such as chills, fatigue and even a low grade temperature are normal and show that your body is building protection against the COVID-19 virus. See more