Coronavirus: Fewer than 10 new cases reported in Clark County
Springfield News-SunMar 25, 2022
Mar. 26—Nine confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the
In addition, there were four new hospitalizations, the lowest the county has witnessed since last July, said Assistant health commissioner
"We're trending in a good direction here in
According to the
Last week, the county saw 13 cases confirmed to the health district, and the week before, less than 40 cases were reported, according to county health officials.
COVID-19 Community Levels are a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area, according to the
"The cases are coming down, and not only that, but hospitalizations are coming down, too," Cook said.
The
In terms of community transmission, most of
Although the low number in cases and hospitalizations are "positive," Cook said, action can be taken to keep numbers low and even make them lower: vaccination, for example.
On
Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome, according to Rocking Horse. Those interested in vaccination can call 937-525-4521 to schedule an appointment.
ODH reported that as of Friday afternoon, 50.8% of
Smith said that Rocking Horse has administered more than 82,000 doses locally.
"We're serious, we're intentional," Smith said. "
The assistant health commissioner said that vaccination is the "best way" for residents to protect themselves from hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
"We need to armor ourselves now for a summer of success, for happiness, for fun," Cook said.
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By the Numbers:
50.8: Percentage of
34,913: Total coronavirus cases reported in
568: Total coronavirus-related deaths in
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