30 New Confirmed COVID 19 Cases In Mercer County

CELINA-(7-23-20) The Mercer County Health District (MCHD) reports 30 new confirmed COVID 19 cases.

• 379^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 380^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 60-70 years.
• 381^st confirmed case is a female in the age range of 40-50 years.
• 382^nd confirmed case is a male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 383^rd confirmed case is a male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 384^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 60-70 years.
• 385^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 60-70 years.
• 386^th confirmed case is male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 387^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 40-50 years.
• 388^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 40-50 years.
• 389^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 20-30 years.
• 390^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 10-20 years.
• 391^st confirmed case is a female in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 392^nd confirmed case is a female in the age range of 40-50 years.
• 393^rd confirmed case is a male in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 394^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 20-30 years.
• 395^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 40-50 years.
• 396^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 397^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 398^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 20-30 years.
• 399^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 400^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 401^st confirmed case is a male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 402^nd confirmed case is a male in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 403^rd confirmed case is a male in the age range of 50-60 years.
• 404^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 60-70 years.
• 405^th confirmed case is a male in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 406^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 407^th confirmed case is a female in the age range of 30-40 years.
• 408^th confirmed case is a female in the range of 20-30 years.

All of these individuals are self-isolating at home.

Since Friday, July 17, there has been a total of 90 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County. COVID-19 is community spread and affecting all demographics across the county.

As of July 23, 2020, the MCHD reports 408 confirmed cases, 8 probable cases, 267 recovered cases, 214 pending cases, 1,729 negative cases, 4 hospitalizations, 10 deaths, and 1 probable death of COVID-19. Currently, there are 130 active cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County.

The MCHD pleads to the citizens of Mercer County to take the precautions to protect themselves and those around them from the spread of COVID-19. We need cooperation from the public to slow the spread of the virus in our community.

Yesterday, Governor DeWine announced a mandatory mask order for all counties in Ohio, beginning tonight at 6:00 PM. The following applies to the mandate:

• Masks must be worn at all times when at an indoor location that is not a residence
• Outdoors – when unable to keep 6’ social distance from those not in your household
• When waiting for, riding, driving or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, car service, or private rideshares
• The following groups are not required to wear a mask: individuals under the age of 10, individuals who have a medical condition or disability, officiants at religious services, individuals actively exercising or playing sports, individuals involved in public safety, and individuals actively eating or drinking.

A travel advisory was issued on July 22, 2020, for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. Those traveling from one of the following states should self-quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, South Carolina, and Texas.

The MCHD appreciates the patience from the community as our small staff handles a significant amount of work. We will continue to keep the public informed.