The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Greene County jumped by another dozen, up to 234 as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. There have been 51 new cases in the past 14 days, 37 in the past seven days and 18 in the past three days.
The average positivity rate over the past 14 days is jumped from 7.5 percent as of Tuesday to 9.5 percent as of Wednesday.
There are currently 80 active cases and 149 persons have recovered. Forty-six percent had no pre-existing health condition and 31 percent had no Covid symptoms.
Breakdown for age groups for positive cases is as follows:
- 0-18 years: 12 percent
- 19-39 years: 36 percent
- 40-59 years: 33 percent
- 60-74 years: 16 percent
- 80 and older: 3 percent
People who have active Covid-19 should remain isolated as recommended by Greene County public health, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. They should remain isolated until there is no fever for at least 24 hours (without any over-the-counter medication) AND symptoms have improved AND at least 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms.
Wolf asks the public to help slow the spread of Covid-19 by following the Three Ws:
- Wash your hands
- Watch your distance
- Wear a mask.
