There are now five active cases of COVID-19 in Grundy County, with one new case reported over the weekend.
According to the Grundy County Health Department, the five active cases are either within the isolation period or still experiencing symptoms. Grundy County has a total of 19 positive cases reported in the county since May 21.
Other area county totals (as of Monday morning) included Sullivan, 110 (12 active); Linn, 16; Harrison, 13; Caldwell, 12; Livingston, 11; Carroll, 11; Daviess, 8 (4 active); Mercer, 6; and Putnam, 2.
The GCHD is encouraging residents to wear face coverings in public, especially in indoor spaces. Face masks protect others in case the wearer is infected and work best when also worn by others. Face coverings should not be worn by children under age two or by people who might experience breathing problems while wearing masks.
As of Monday, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center had administered 1,806 COVID-19 tests.
WMH has tested 508 persons, including 355 from Grundy County, 89 from Mercer County and 64 from other counties. HMC has tested 1,298, including 193 from Grundy County, 756 from Livingston County, 41 from Mercer County and 308 from other counties.
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