Meigs COVID-19 Update: Six More Cases, Eight Recoveries Reported
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Six More Cases, Eight Recoveries Reported
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 41 active cases, and 290 total cases (249 Confirmed, 41 Probable) since April.
Today’s cases:
- Confirmed case, male in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
- Confirmed case, female in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
- Confirmed case, male in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
- Confirmed case, male in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
- Confirmed case, male in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
- Confirmed case, male in the less than 12 months to 9-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized.
The Meigs County Health Department is also releasing that eight additional cases of COVID-19 have recovered. This brings the total number of recovered cases in Meigs County to 238.
Residents are asked to refrain from calling the Health Department for questions regarding these cases while they complete our disease investigations, contact tracing, and notify relevant individuals. The cases and individuals identified as contacts of these cases will be advised to self-quarantine in accordance with CDC guidance.
The health department has seen an increase in cases over the couple weeks and urges residents to continue following federal, state, and local guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including practicing social distancing, handwashing and wearing a face covering. The health department also reminds businesses that the state issued orders are still in effect and need to be followed to reduce the rise in community spread we are currently seeing. For more information on COVID-19 in Meigs County visit www.meigs-health.com/covid-19.
