Knox Public Health reports end of COVID-19 maps; offers smoking cessation support

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Knox Public Health has three tobacco treatment specialists to help with smoking cessation. | Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay

Color-coded maps have ended

The Ohio Department of Health has canceled the color-coded map of the Ohio Public Health Advisory System as the State ended its COVID-19 health orders on June 2.

 

Knox Public Health encourages mask-wearing if you:

  • Haven’t been vaccinated.
  • Feel sick.
  • Can’t social distance.
  • Feel more comfortable wearing a mask.
 

Two weeks down; three more chances to win! 

Ohioans 18 years of age and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can enter to win the $1 million cash prize. Ohioans ages 12–17 who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can enter to win full-ride scholarships — including room and board, tuition and books — to any Ohio state college or university. Drawings for the $1 million prize and the scholarships will be held on June 9, 16 and 23, with winners announced two days later. Visit ohiovaxamillion.com to register.

 

We can help you quit tobacco

Knox Public Health has three tobacco treatment specialists to help you on your quit journey. With funding provided by United Way of Knox County, our staff can meet one-on-one to help you develop your quit plan, set a quit date and provide eight weeks of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Call today: 740-392-2200, ext. 2233.

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