The Adair County Health Department confirmed 47 new cases of COVID-19 and 1 new COVID-related death in the county on Thursday.

An unvaccinated 80-year-old male whose case was reported Dec. 22, 2021 has died Jan. 19, 2022.

The Adair County COVID-19 overall case count hit 5,183 and now 49 deaths.

Among the cases are 9 in the K-12 schools sector, 3 are in the higher education sector and one is an employee at a skilled nursing facility.

Fifteen cases are breakthrough infections.

A 74-year-old unvaccinated male was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center.

Females are ages 10 months, 3, 11, 12, 14, two age 15, 17, 21, 23, 26, 27, two age 31, 32, 34, three age 35, two age 36, 37, 44, 46, 60, 66 and 72.

Males are ages 3, 5, 6, 14, three age 19, 20, two age 21, 23, 27, 32, 35, 43, 44, 50, 63, 70 and 74.

The health department continues to recommend that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.

A list of upcoming pediatric and adult COVID vaccine clinics can be found on the health department's website.

Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled for Tuesdays in January and pediatric vaccination clinics are scheduled for Thursdays in the month.

An adult clinic is happening from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 25.

Pediatric clinics are from 3-5 p.m., Jan. 20 and 27.

Residents should call the Health Department at 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.