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Monroe County health department: COVID-like illness steady; vaccine and free tests available
Summary
A county health department representative reported steady emergency department visits for COVID-like illness and rising wastewater concentrations, noted CVS availability of the 2025–26 COVID vaccine for people 12 and older, and reminded residents of free county COVID tests and vaccines.
At the Sept. 11 Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting, a Health Department representative reported that emergency department visits for COVID-like illness were steady while wastewater concentrations were trending upward.
The presenter said CVS MinuteClinic locations in the region now have the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine available for people 12 and older; residents can inquire in person or schedule online. The county health department has free COVID tests available for walk-ins Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and vaccines are available through the public health clinic by appointment at (812) 353-3244.
Why it matters: Rising wastewater concentrations can precede increases in symptomatic cases and emergency visits; the county’s reminders about testing and vaccination availability aim to give residents practical options for prevention and early diagnosis.
No formal action was taken on the update; it was presented as a department informational item during the meeting.
