Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response & Resources

Get Vaccinated and Stay up to Date on Boosters!

Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to beat COVID! Anyone age 6 months and older is eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about local vaccination locations is available on the Columbia County Department of Health website.

Prevention

There are safe and effective vaccines available to protect against the COVID-19 virus. Federal, state, and local health departments recommend these simple steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19:

  • Get vaccinated

  • Wear a mask/covering over your mouth and nose.

  • Practice social distancing – stay at least six feet from others and avoid large groups.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

  • Stay home when you are sick and keep your children home if they are sick.

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.

  • Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as toys, door handles, cellphones, keypads and countertops.

Additionally, if you or a family member begin showing symptoms of a respiratory illness and suspect it may be COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider before going there and inform them that a case of COVID-19 is suspected, then follow their advice.

To view documents and information from previous years, please visit our Coronavirus Response Archive...