booster shot

Although COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are low in Northeast Ohio, a Cleveland Clinic doctor is recommending older people and those with weakened immune systems get a second booster shot.

As immunity from the delta variant weakens, more people are expected to become infected with the virus.

In addition to being more transmissible than delta, omicron appears to evade antibodies from the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

The governor says increasing the amount of people who get the COVID-19 vaccine booster can help save lives.

The health department clarifies who is eligible, which type of shot people should get, and when they should get them.

The drive-thru appointment-only shots will be offered through Oct. 15.

Those with specific health conditions that cause weakened immune systems are eligible to get a booster shot now, and people in the general population might soon be next in line.