CELINA-Today, the Ohio Department of Health is reporting 121 new cases per 100,000 residents over the past two weeks in Mercer County, down from the 138 cases per 100,000 residents reported last Thursday. As we continue to see a downward trend in cases, the MCHD encourages our residents to help sustain the progress that has been made by getting vaccinated against COVID-19, wearing a mask in public places, and limiting large gatherings.

A reminder to those who received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine on April 7- the MCHD will still hold our drive-thru clinic at the fairgrounds on May 7 to administer second doses to all of those people. Please refer to your vaccination card for your designated time unless you have been contacted by MCHD for another time.

The MCHD will be offering first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Friday, May 14 and Friday, May 21. The clinics will be held at the Mercer County Health District and the Moderna vaccine will be administered. Please call 419-586-3251 extension 1462 to schedule an appointment.

As of May 6, 2021, the Mercer County Health District (MCHD) reports 4,065 confirmed cases, 761 probable cases, 3,908 recovered cases, 0 hospitalizations, 85 COVID-19 deaths, and 19 probable deaths of COVID-19. There have been 39 confirmed cases that have passed away due to causes other than COVID-19. Today, there are 33 known active cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County. 

MonthNumber of Confirmed Cases
March (First case on 3/24)5 cases
April19 cases
May190 cases
June56 cases
July239 cases
August295 cases
September 283 cases
October543 cases
November1,116 cases
December635 cases 
January 2021386 cases
February 2021120 cases
March 202152 Cases
April 2021111 Cases
May – present15 Cases