Covid-19 Updates

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Mayor Jay Donecker Bi-Weekly COVID Update

Numbers of covid cases are at 7.3% with 213 new cases. 46% of Rockingham County residents have been vaccinated. Visit co.rockingham.nc.us for a vaccine clinic near you. This is the Mayors last Covid update as Mayor. Please remember that we can get thru this together.

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Mayor Donecker Covid 19 Update 11-21-21

Numbers are creeping back up at 7/8% positive. There were 128 new cases this past week. 56% of Rockingham County Residents have received one vaccine. You can now vaccinate ages 5yrs plus. Please get vaccinated! you can visit the Rockingham County Health Dept website for more info.

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Covid 19-Bi-Weekly Update Nov. 07,21

Mayor Donecker updates citizens on Covid -19. Numbers are still decreasing with 6.7%testing positive. Last week there were 125 reported cases and 4 deaths. 54% of Rockingham County has received their first covid vaccine. You can find vaccine locations by calling 336-394-0064.

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Bi-Weekly Covid Update with Mayor Jay Donecker Oct. 24, 2021

The number of positive cases is decreasing in Rockingham County and there have been no deaths in the past 5 weeks. Please continue to wear masks indoors in public places. You can still get vaccinated visit the Rockingham County Health Department's website for vaccine locations and testing sites.

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Mayor Jay Donecker Covid Update Oct 10, 2021

Numbers are still high at 9% positive but thankfully no deaths in the last three weeks. In Rockingham County at least 50% of citizens have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Please continue to wear a mask when indoors in public spaces. Call 336-394-0064 for an appointment to be vaccinated. Please get vaccinated.

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Mayor Donecker Bi Weekly Covid Update Aug. 15, 2021

Rockingham County cases are on the rise with 10% testing positive. Since the last call there have been 310 new cases and 11 deaths. Only 37% of the population is vaccinated. You can get info on vaccines at the Rockingham County Health Dept, local pharmacies and through Cone Health websites. Please get vaccinated. If you have you can stop by City Hall and get a Covid Vaccinated Pin. Must show proof of vaccination.

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Bi-Weekly Covid Update Sunday Aug. 01.2021

Mayor Jay Donecker updates our citizens on the current Covid Pandemic. positive cases are rising again in Rockingham County, Only 39% are fully vaccinated, Please check with the Rockingham County Health Dept for places to get vaccines and to schedule an appointment. Cone Health has testing sites through out the City during the week. Visit their website for more information.

December 5, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers have held steady with a 7.3% positive test rate for COVID-19. This past week, there have been 218 new cases which is higher than the previous week and 2 more deaths reported. In Rockingham County, 46 % of us have received two doses of vaccine. This means that for every two people you meet in public one is not fully vaccinated. Because of this, when in public indoor spaces please wear a mask.

For those 5 years of age or older needing to be vaccinated, you or your caregiver can go to the Rockingham County Health Department website www.co.rockingham.nc.us, to find a vaccine provider near you. Vaccines are available at our local pharmacies, satellite clinics and through Cone Health.

For those fully vaccinated, thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe and please ask a loved one who isn’t vaccinated to get vaccinated.

If you have “flu-like” symptoms and are unvaccinated, please self-quarantine at home and get tested. For COVID-19 testing information, please go to the Rockingham County Health Department or Cone Health websites.

With my term on Council ending December 14th, this will be my last COVID-19 update with you.It has been both a pleasure and an honor serving you and whether I am your Mayor or not, always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

November 21, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers are increasing with a 7.8% positive test rate for COVID-19. This past week, there have been 128 new cases and 8 more deaths reported. In Rockingham County, 56% of us have received at least one dose of vaccine. This still means that for every two people you meet in public one could be unvaccinated. Because of this, when in public indoor spaces please wear a mask.

For those fully vaccinated, thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe and please ask a loved one who isn’t vaccinated to get vaccinated.

Have a safe Thanksgiving Day with your friends and relatives. Please be aware that family gatherings can be a source of spreading COVID-19. If you have “flu-like” symptoms afterwards and are unvaccinated, please self-quarantine at home and get tested. For COVID-19 testing information, please go to the Rockingham County Health Department website.

Our next call will be on Sunday, December 5th, and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

November 7, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers are decreasing with a 6.7% positive test rate for COVID-19. This past week, there have been 125 new cases and 4 more deaths reported. In Rockingham County, 54% of us have received at least one dose of vaccine. This means that for every two people you meet in public one could be unvaccinated. Because of this, everyone please wear a mask when indoors in public spaces. You don’t know who is vaccinated and who isn’t and who can infect you with COVID-19.

For those 12 years of age or older can go to the Rockingham County Health Department website www.co.rockingham.nc.us, or call 336-394-0064 for a vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are also available at our local pharmacies and satellite clinics some of which have vaccine available for children 5 to 11 years of age. Cone Health has moved its community vaccination clinic and test site to Reidsville Christian Church at 2020 South Park Drive on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., but you must make an appointment by calling 336-890-1188.

For those fully vaccinated, thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe and please stop by City Hall and pick up a “COVID-19 Vaccinated” lapel pin. Also, please ask a loved one who isn’t vaccinated to get vaccinated.

For COVID-19 testing information please go to the Rockingham County Health Department website, www.co.rockingham.nc.us. Remember if you have “flu-like” symptoms and are unvaccinated, please self-quarantine at home and get tested.

Our next call will be on Sunday, November 21st, and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

October 24, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers are still high but decreasing with a continuing 9% positive test rate for COVID-19. Just this week, there have been 213 new cases. But thankfully no deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 during the last five weeks. In Rockingham County, 51% of us have received at least one dose of vaccine. This means that for every two people you meet in public one could be unvaccinated. Because of this, everyone please wear a mask when indoors in public spaces. You don’t know who is vaccinated and who isn’t and who can infect you with COVID-19.

Those 12 years of age or older can go to the Rockingham County Health Department website www.co.rockingham.nc.us, or call 336-394-0064 for a vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are also available at our local pharmacies and satellite clinics. Cone Health has moved its community vaccination clinic and test site to Reidsville Christian Church at 2020 South Park Drive on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., but you must make an appointment by calling 336-890-1188.

Our next call will be on Sunday, November 7th, and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

October 10, 2021

CodeRED Message from Mayor Jay Donecker Regarding COVID-19 – Sunday, October 10, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers are still high with a continuing 9% positive test rate for COVID-19. Just this week, there have been 250 new cases. But thankfully no deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 during the last three weeks. In Rockingham County, 50% of us have received at least one dose of vaccine. This means that for every two people you meet in public one could be unvaccinated. Because of this, everyone please wear a mask when indoors in public spaces. You don’t know who is vaccinated and who isn’t and who can infect you with COVID-19.

Our next call will be on Sunday, October 24th, and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

Due to the transition to the new website, the August 29th, September 12th & 26th CodeRED messages are not available.

August 15, 2021

CodeRED Message from Mayor Jay Donecker Regarding COVID-19 – Sunday, August 15, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our now bi-weekly COVID-19 update. In Rockingham County infection numbers have risen dramatically with a 10% positive test rate for COVID-19. Since 2 weeks ago, there have been 310 new cases and 11 more deaths reported due to COVID-19. In Rockingham County, only 37% of us are fully vaccinated. This means that approximately 2 of every 3 people in Rockingham County are susceptible to COVID-19 and can spread the infection easily to others.

Those 12 years of age or older can go to the Rockingham County Health Department website co.rockingham.nc.us, or call 336.394.0064 for a vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are also available at our local pharmacies and satellite clinics. Cone Health is providing mobile vaccination sites across the City and County. You can go to their website, www.conehealth.com, to make an appointment.

For COVID-19 testing please go to the Rockingham County Health Department website, www.co.rockingham.nc.us , to get testing information. Remember if you have “flu-like” symptoms and are unvaccinated, please self-quarantine at home and get tested.

Our next call will be on Sunday, August 29 th , and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.

August 1, 2021

CodeRED Message from Mayor Jay Donecker Regarding COVID-19 – Sunday, August 1, 2021

Hello Reidsville citizens, this is Mayor Jay Donecker calling you with our now bi-weekly COVID-19 update. Since my last call, in Rockingham County and across the State, infection numbers have risen dramatically. While an increase was expected in the fall, this summer trend is concerning. In Rockingham County, only 39% of us are fully vaccinated. This means that approximately 2 of every 3 people in Rockingham County are susceptible to COVID-19 and can spread the infection easily to others. Those 12 years of age or older can go to the Rockingham County Health Department website co.rockingham.nc.us, or call 336.394.0064 for a vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are also available at several local pharmacies and satellite clinics. Cone Health is providing mobile vaccination sites across the City and County. You can go to their website, www.conehealth.com, to make an appointment.

For those fully vaccinated, thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe. Stop by Reidsville City Hall and pick up a “COVID-19 Vaccinated” lapel pin. Go through the front door closest to the Police Department and show City staff your proof of vaccination card, and they will give you a pin. COVID-19 testing is no longer available at the South Main Street location in Reidsville. Please go to the Rockingham County Health Department website, www.co.rockingham.nc.us , to get testing information.
Remember if you have “flu-like” symptoms and are unvaccinated, please self-quarantine at home and get tested.

Our next call will be on Sunday, August 15 th , and always remember, we are Team Reidsville, get vaccinated and together we will get through this pandemic.