New COVID cases reported in Gallia, Mason
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OHIO VALLEY Area health departments are reporting new cases of COVID-19 in the area.
Late last week, the Gallia County Health Department reported from July 20 – July 27, the county had 39 new cases which ranged in ages from 1 to 82 years old. Also, two new hospitalizations were reported during that time frame.
“It is highly suggested that you take precautions to avoid exposure, including distancing, good hygiene and hand washing, good ventilation, masking, and vaccination if you haven’t already received it,” the announcement posted on the health department’s Facebook page stated.
New COVID cases reported in region … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason
Staff Report
OHIO VALLEY The state of Ohio passed the 10,000 death mark on Friday, with 67 new deaths reported, bringing the overall total to 10,057 since the pandemic began. A total of 12 new cases were reported in Gallia County on Friday, according to the Gallia County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health.
In Meigs County, the health department reported 11 new confirmed cases and one additional probable case. There are now 72 active cases in Meigs County.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported 42 additional cases of COVID-19 on Friday in Mason County.