February 2022 KTCOG Newsletter

by | February 1, 2022 | Newsletters | 0 Comments

Lots of great news to share this month in the February 2022 edition of the Kerr-Tar COG newsletter!  Click the image to the left to read the newsletter. Photo courtesy of Richard Long Photography
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Types of Masks & Respirators

by | January 24, 2022 | Vaccines | 0 Comments

Wearing a mask that fits well, is most protective, and that you will wear consistently is a critical public health tool for preventing spread of COVID-19.  Some masks and respirators offer higher levels of protection than others, and some may be harder to tolerate or...
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At-Home COVID Testing

by | January 19, 2022 | Vaccines | 0 Comments

How Can I Request a Free Test? Free tests can be ordered at covidtests.gov or at usps.com/covidtest. The first tests will ship by the end of January. The White House says “tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering” through the U.S. Postal Service. USPS...
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COVID in the US

by | January 12, 2022 | Vaccines | 0 Comments

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 58,689,973 cases of COVID-19 in the United States. CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily. In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC's COVID Data Tracker now has a...
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Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines

by | January 12, 2022 | Vaccines | 0 Comments

CDC recommends that people remain up to date with their vaccines, which includes additional doses for individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses at regular time points. Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional...
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We’re Hiring: Aging Specialist

We’re Hiring: Aging Specialist

by | Jan 7, 2022 | ,

JOB POSTING: Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is currently seeking energetic, self-motivated, and detail oriented candidates for the position of Aging Specialist to work in the Area Agency on Aging department. The Aging Specialist performs outreach, oversight, and...

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Types of Masks & Respirators

Types of Masks & Respirators

by | Jan 24, 2022 |

Wearing a mask that fits well, is most protective, and that you will wear consistently is a critical public health tool for preventing spread of COVID-19.  Some masks and respirators offer higher levels of protection than others, and some may be harder to tolerate or...

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