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Meigs COVID-19 Update: Confirmed Cases Continue to Rise

Meigs COVID-19 Update: Confirmed Cases Continue to Rise

The Meigs County Health Department is reporting more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 112 active cases, and 427 total cases (385 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. A confirmed case means there is a positive test result for COVID-19.

November 22 Cases:

November 23 Cases:

November 24 Cases:

The Meigs County Health Department has also released 25 additional cases as recovered. This brings the total recovered cases to 304. 

Residents are asked to refrain from calling the Health Department for questions regarding these cases as they complete 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. 

There has been a drastic increase of COVID-19 cases, not only in Meigs County but across over the past few weeks. The Meigs County Health Department urges residents to continue following federal, state, and local orders and guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This guidance includes practicing social distancing, washing your hands, and wearing facial coverings. For more information on the local COVID-19 situation, visit www.meigs-health.com/COVID-19. For information and orders from the state, follow the links on our page or visit www.coronavirus.ohio.gov

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