Two new deaths, 23 new cases reported
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there are 23 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and two more deaths related to the disease.
This brings the total to 469 positive cases and nine new related deaths of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 469 cases, 286 have reportedly recovered. There have been 4,043 tests completed according to the health department.
“We mourn the death and extend our prayers and sympathies to this individual’s family and friends,” said Dr. Ted Walflart, Dubois County Health Officer. “This serves as an unfortunate reminder to all of the Dubois County community about the importance of following the recommended guidelines to stop the spread of this virus and help protect our most vulnerable neighbors. We cannot stress enough for you all to wear a mask when around others, practicing social distancing, and wash your hands frequently.”
A partir del 22 de Julio, a las 8 a.m., el departamento de Salud del Condado de Dubois confirma que se han identificado 23 casos mas positivos de coronavirus novedosos (Covid-19). Esto lleva el total a 469 casos positivos y 2 nuevo muertes relacionadas de Covid-19 en los residents del condado de Dubois.
Casos positivos totales Nuevos positivos Recuperado* Muertes Aprox. Total Probado 469 23 286 9 4043
“Lamentamos la muerte y extendemos nuestras oraciones y simpatías a la familia y amigos de este individuo”, dijo el Dr. Ted Walflart, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Dubois. “Esto sirve como un recordatorio desafortunado para toda la comunidad del condado de Dubois sobre la importancia de seguir las pautas recomendadas para detener la propagación de este virus y ayudar a proteger a nuestros vecinos más vulnerables. No podemos enfatizar lo suficiente para que todos ustedes usen una máscara cuando estén cerca de otros, practicando distanciamiento social y lavándose las manos con frecuencia”.
And u let sports go ahead in schools and schools reopening and mask not mandatory? It’s not going to get any better.
Just passed something today on that front, David.
Free Press hasn’t picked up the story yet, but Dubois County is among four hot spots in Indiana and leading with the highest number of new cases:
https://duboiscountyherald.com/b/dubois-county-is-virus-hot-spot
Thank you I’m so glad to hear this!!
Wake up,People!!!
The experts were CLEAR about this 6 months ago. Test EVERYONE. quarantine positive cases, and the rest of us can go back to normal with social distancing and masks until there’s a vaccine.
This isn’t hard. We just lack any leadership locally or nationally. And it’s a damn disgrace.
Monday Masks are Mandatory!
Now we’ll see who the real snowflakes are.
If you can’t social distance.
Well Gov. Is making mask mandatory and we are the hot spot. Starting Monday mask up ABOUT TIME
Our infection rate based on current numbers is at almost 12%. What stage should we be in? What is the rate for schools to re-open?