Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer, and Mercy Health is encouraging everyone in the community to prioritize safety as summer activities begin.
Using at-home COVID-19 tests increases the uncertainty around the number of individuals positive for the disease. Local medical professionals have guidelines to help stop the spread.
COVID-19 cases are rising again, both nationally and locally. Medical experts named a newer coronavirus strain as EG.5 or Eris. It is a descendant of the Omicron variant.