Gallia returns to orange, joining Meigs… Latest case data in Gallia, Mason, Meigs
Staff Report
OHIO VALLEY Gallia County returned to the “orange” level two advisory, joining Meigs County, on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System on Thursday.
Gallia County reported a total of 15 cases over the past two week, a total of 50.17 cases per 100,000 population for that time span. Gallia County met two of the seven indicators, the one for new cases per capita and the one for non-congregate cases.
Meigs County reported a total of 20 cases over the past two weeks, a total of 87.31 cases per 100,000 population for that time frame. Meigs County met the same two indicators as Gallia County.
20 additional COVID-19 cases reported… Latest case data in Gallia, Mason, Meigs
Staff Report
OHIO VALLEY A total of 20 additional COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend in the Ohio Valley Publishing area.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported 10 additional cases of COVID-19 on Monday in Mason County.
Seven additional COVID-19 cases were reported by the Ohio Department of Health in Gallia County as part of Monday’s update.
The Meigs County Health Department reported three additional cases of COVID-19 as part of Monday’s update.
Here is a closer look at COVID-19 cases in the region:
COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Mason LTC facilities… Latest case data in Gallia, Mason, Meigs
Staff Report
OHIO VALLEY Active nursing home outbreaks were reported at long-term care facilities in Mason County.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported three additional COVID-19 cases in Mason County and active outbreaks at both long-term care facilities in the county.
DHHR is reporting active outbreaks at both Lakin Hospital and Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There are zero active cases of COVID-19 listed for Lakin Hospital and currently six active residents and one active staff listed for Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Meigs Health Matters… The role of a public health nurse
By Terri Hoschar - Meigs Health Matters
Public health revolves around the motto Prevent, Promote, Protect the health of all population groups making sure the community is healthy and safe. Public health nursing is an integral component of the overall public health system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) and its public health nursing staff have been put to the test. Public health nursing has done its best to prevent the spread of the virus; promote infection control; and protect the public with education and administration of vaccines.
Meigs Health Matters… The role of a public health nurse
By Terri Hoschar - Meigs Health Matters
Public health revolves around the motto Prevent, Promote, Protect the health of all population groups making sure the community is healthy and safe. Public health nursing is an integral component of the overall public health system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) and its public health nursing staff have been put to the test. Public health nursing has done its best to prevent the spread of the virus; promote infection control; and protect the public with education and administration of vaccines.