COVID-19 is a disease caused by a respiratory illness which first surfaced in late 2019. The virus is very contagious and has spread widely since first appearing. The Metro Public Health Department offers vaccines free of charge to those who qualify. The Metro Public Health Department does not offer testing for COVID at any locations.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are currently unavailable at the Metro Public Health Department. Those interested in getting their COVID-19 vaccine should reach out to their primary care provider or their pharmacy. The CDC recently updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, so speak to your provider about whether the vaccine is right for you.
Long COVID
Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. These ongoing health problems are often called “post-COVID-19 syndrome” or more commonly “Long COVID”. Research is currently being conducted to understand the condition more fully, with more information found at the CDC’s website:
Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions
COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance
The CDC updates its recommendations for isolation and quarantine regularly.
How to Protect Yourself and Others via CDC.gov