Greene County added 25 confirmed positive case of Covid-19 Thursday, bringing the total to 474 as of Friday morning, Nov. 20, according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. There have been 200 new cases in the past 14 days, 102 in the past seven days. Those numbers are down a bit from Wolf’s last report.
The average positivity rate of testing over the past 14 days is 26 percent. Days to double is at 18. If the trend continues, Greene County will have 948 total cases by Dec. 7.
There are now 289 active cases of Covid-19 in the county. The number of persons who have recovered is at 185. Forty-five percent had no pre-existing health condition and 26 percent had no Covid symptoms.
Breakdown for age groups for positive cases is as follows:
- 0-18 years: 16 percent
- 19-39 years: 30 percent
- 40-59 years: 30 percent
- 60-74 years: 19 percent
- 80 and older: 5 percent
Positive cases by zip code are:
- Jefferson: 264
- Scranton: 65
- Churdan: 38
- Grand Junction: 37
- Rippey: 22
- Paton: 19
- Dana: 1
Gov Kim Reynolds and the Greene County board of supervisors have mandated all persons older than 2 years old who are physically able must wear a mask when in a public place and unable to maintain a 6-foot distance from others.
Over 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the US over the last seven days. As cases continue to increase rapidly in Greene County, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to do so with the people you live with. Gatherings with family and friends who do NOT live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Here are some tips for staying as safe as possible:
- Get a flu shot now-it takes up to two weeks for your body to build immunity.
- Wear a mask with two or more layers to protect yourself and others from the virus
- Keep at least six feet (about two arms lengths) from others, especially those at higher risk of getting sick
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when unable to wash hands
- Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils
- Avoid going in and out of areas where food is being prepared or handled, such as the kitchen
- Use single-use options (condiment packets, food containers, plates, utensils)
- Consider a small outdoor meal, limiting the number of guests (no more than 15). Inform guests ahead of time about expectations for safe gathering
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use
- If indoors, open windows and doors
- Consider a virtual Thanksgiving meal with friends and family who don’t live with you
- Participate in a gratitude activity: Share what you are grateful for!
