Wednesday: 21 new Covid-19 cases in county
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department announced 21 additional cases of Covid-19 had been diagnosed in the county.
That brings the total to 365 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 365 cases, 260 have reportedly recovered (self-reported they are feeling better and out of isolation). According to the health department, 3,603 tests have been completed.
Seven people have died.
The increase in cases of COVID-19 in our community reminds us the vital importance of taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our residents.
The recommendations have not changed: Wear a cloth face covering when in public, maintain social distancing, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you are feeling ill. Educate yourself by listening to reliable sources and authorities. Take care of your friends and neighbors by checking in on them via phone or emails.
A partir del 15 de Julio, a las 8 a.m., el departamento de Salud del Condado de Dubois confirma que se han identificado 21 casos mas positivos de coronavirus novedosos (Covid-19). Esto lleva el total a 365 casos positivos de Covid-19 en los residents del condado de Dubois.
Casos positivos totales Nuevos positivos Recuperado* Muertes Aprox. Total Probado 365 21 260 7 3603
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Dubois les recuerda a todos que continúen; use un paño para cubrirse la cara cuando esté en público, mantenga el distanciamiento social, lávese las manos con frecuencia y quédese en casa si se siente enfermo. Edúquese escuchando fuentes y autoridades confiables. Cuida a tus amigos y vecinos registrándolos por teléfono o correo electrónico. ¡Por favor, ayuda a detener la propagación de este virus! ¡Máscara en el condado de Dubois!
It seems the number of cases are getting a little out of hand here. I think masks should be mandatory.
OK Democrats, you’ve had your fun. Can we call it off now? We Republicans would like to get back to being able to cough into each other’s eyes and licking the urinal stalls at Walmart without fear of catching a hoax.
Hahahahah! Good one!
There for a second, I almost thought you were being serious.
Science be damned! Urinal lickers unite!
I’m not sure why Free Press didn’t pick up the story, but Shawn Werner from DCHD had some relevant comments in the Herald earlier today about the spike:
The numbers are actually pretty concerning when you look at a map of Covid-19 cases in Southern Indiana right now. Per capita, we are in the top 5 counties in this region in terms of positivity, with Clark, Floyd, Vanderburgh and Jackson Counties [and now Dubois]. Not a good trend. With increased testing, you should ideally see *fewer* cases if the virus is not spreading—not more.
Many states are now having to resort to mandatory mask wearing due to the significant spike in cases, and that’s very unfortunate. This drastic step wouldn’t be necessary if people would do the right thing. Wearing a face covering–along with being careful about social distance and hand washing–has worked in other countries, and it would work here if everybody did their part. As Werner pointed out, it should have nothing to do with your political or other views, and everything to do with taking the virus seriously and working together to protect one another.
Thank you very much for the information, Elaine.
For what it’s worth, in case no one noticed (or wanted to admit/acknowledge the good within the bad), the county went nearly seven straight weeks – from the last residual of Farbest infections reported (43 on May 18) to this post-July 4th holiday increase – with very low, single-digit daily infections reported, mostly in the 0-3 range each day and in one period of 6 days in 9 with 0 (zero) reported. Also, nearly a full month passed without a death reported, from 6/19 to 7/15, v. 3 in 12 days in earlier June. Thanks be to God.
and 6 months ago there were 0/none. What is your point/logic?