Staff writer
Public health officials in Brooke, Hancock and Jefferson counties report that COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with a very high incidence of exposure and spread classifying them as red.
Dr. Mark Kissinger, medical officer for the Jefferson County Health Department, said last week the department was aware of about 60 to 70 new cases per day.
Mike Bolen, administrator of the Brooke County Health Department, said the county’s daily average has been 25, while Hancock County public health officials have reported 40 to 50 new cases each day.
The Jefferson County department has reported a total of 1,192 active cases, including 40 who are hospitalized.