COVID-19 UPDATE: Seven New Cases Reported in Ross County

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Seven new cases of coronavirus were been reported by the Ross County Health District Friday, bringing the total cases to 95 since the first case was reported March 30th, 2020.

It’s the largest new case per day increase in Ross County. The previous largest per day report was four cases on May 8th.

Of the new cases reported Friday, four are inmates at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution and the other three are Ross County residents. As of 10am Friday, no hospitalizations have been reported related to the seven new cases.

In a new release, the Ross County Health District reportedly has been working wit the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections and the Ohio Department of Health in response to the increase of COVID-19 activity in the local prison institution to ensure the spread is minimized among the inmate population and workforce.

Nineteen-percent of the Ross County cases have been confirmed as “Community Spread” where the investigation could not link the positive case with exposure to other known positive cases of COVID-19, indicating the virus remains active within Ross County and all should take necessary precautions to limit the spread.

The Health District reports the average age of those affected has also dropped from 52, the average on May 1st. In the cases reported since June 1st, the average age is 36. Of the cases reported in the month of May, the average age was 48.

Statewide, as of 2pm ET Friday, Ohio had an increase of 987 cases to 48,683 with 68 additional hospitalizations and 16 deaths, now reaching 2,788.

The ten county area Litter Media has been following since the count has been taking place in March, 32 new cases were reported Friday, with Fairfield County have the most (10) bringing their total to 448 cases. The virus heavily impacted the Pickaway Corrections Institution which has contributed to Pickaway County’s high number which now 2,157.

To limit the spread of COVID-19, it is important to wash hands often, wear a face mask when in the public and while at work, stay six feet from others, and stay home while experiencing symptoms of the virus. The Ross County Health District recommends avoiding crowded areas or places where social and physical distancing is not possible, especially for those who are vulnerable or have underlying health issues.

For more information, visit the Ross County Health District and to report a COVID-19 related complaint, visit http://rosscountyhealth.org/covid-19complaint/