The Covid testing and vaccination clinic held at Robe Ann Park August 23-25, was a success.

It was the first time the Indiana Department of Health had deployed a strike team to Greencastle and with the help of the Putnam County Board of Health and the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department, close to 1,000 Putnam County residents took part.

During the 3-day vaccination clinic, 889 residents came for testing, with 16.38% testing positive. In addition, 122 residents chose to receive vaccines.  84 chose the Pfizer vaccine and 38 went with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

As a side note, an additional 130 residents were vaccinated at the Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday.

While Putnam County residents were able to stay in the comfort of their vehicles or walk and leave when they were done, the healthcare workers stayed all day in 90 degree (sometimes higher!) and humid weather.

City Councilman Adam Cohen was so impressed with the logistics of the event and the dedication of the healthcare workers working in the heat, that he donated money for the healthcare workers to all enjoy some ice cream from Dairy Queen. In fact, he donated so much, the healthcare workers coming to the return Covid Testing and Vaccination Clinic this weekend, will also be able to enjoy some ice cream.

If you missed your chance during the August clinic, you still have time to get vaccinated at the next clinic this weekend, September 3-4, at Robe Ann Park from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day.