Threat Preparedness News and Alerts
Additional COVID Testing on March 26th
There will be additional free COVID-19 testing available at the Jefferson County Health Department on Friday March 26th from 11am to 5pm. This testing will include sequencing on all samples to look for variants of the virus.
COVID-19 testing is also available with WV Laboratories weekly, Monday thru Saturday. Please click on the link for dates and times: https://www.jchdwv.org/free-covid-19-testing-in-jefferson-county-march-22nd-27th/
Free COVID-19 Testing in Jefferson County: March 22nd – 27th
**HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER**
West Virginia Laboratories is offering free COVID-19 testing via an oral spit test. Testing will be offered at the times and locations below:
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Monday 03/22/2021 |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
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Tuesday 03/23/2021 |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
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Wednesday 03/24/2021 |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
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Thursday 03/25/2021 |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
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Friday 03/26/2021 |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
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Saturday 03/27/2021 |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Hollywood Casino, West Parking Garage, 750 Hollywood Dr., Charles Town, WV, 25414 |
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Shepherd University Wellness Center Parking Lot, 164 University Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
Look for the testing van in the parking lot. Please do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before your test. Results are usually available in 48-72 hours.
COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Update
Jefferson County Health Dept. CLOSED Friday 02/19/21
The Jefferson County Health Department will be CLOSED on Friday 02/19/21 due to inclement weather.
Wednesday’s COVID vaccine clinic rescheduled to Saturday 02/20/21
ALERT: The COVID vaccine clinic that was scheduled for Wednesday 02/17/21 has been rescheduled to Saturday 02/20/21 due to a delay in shipping caused by weather conditions. If you have an appointment scheduled for Wednesday, your appointment has been moved to Saturday. Your appointment time will remain the same. We are contacting everyone who had appointments scheduled to let them know about the change.
When: Saturday, February 20, 2021
Where: Ranson Civic Center, 432 W. 2nd Ave., Ranson, WV 25438
Who: Individuals 65 years and older. **Clinic is by appointment only. Appointments are already full and scheduled based on the existing vaccine waitlist. Please do not call the Health Department to schedule an appointment.
Additional Info: Please do not contact the Ranson Civic Center regarding COVID vaccine clinics. All inquiries should be make to the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416. All appointments are made based on the Health Department’s current vaccine waitlist.
Virtual Jefferson County Board of Health Special Meeting Scheduled for 02/19/21
The next Jefferson County Board of Health special meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2021 at 9:00am. This is a virtual meeting that will take place via Zoom. Please click on the link below for the meeting agenda and the Zoom link for the meeting.
Meeting Agenda: https://www.jchdwv.org/about/board-of-health-agendas/
JCHD opening at 11am on 2/11/21 due to inclement weather
The Jefferson County Health Department will open at 11:00am Thursday 02/11/21 due to inclement weather. Please check our website for future updates.
JCHD closed Tuesday due to inclement weather
The Jefferson County Health Department is CLOSED Tuesday 02/02/21 due to inclement weather.
JCHD opening at 11:00am on 02/02/21
The Jefferson County Health Department will be opening at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 2nd due to inclement weather.
JCHD Closed due to Inclement Weather
The Jefferson County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 1st due to inclement weather.