A social media post from Valley Health (VH) shows a stark increase of hospitalizations along with high positivity rates of the COVID-19 virus and variant.

With the holiday gatherings approaching VH is asking that we be vigilant and wash hands.

Try to keep close contact with others to a minimum and wear your mask.

VH strongly recommends getting vaccinate and or the boosters as soon as possible.

Find a immunization location and opportunity near you by visiting valleyhealthlink.com/vaccine.

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