With the number of positive COVID-19 cases expected to go over the 500 mark early this week in Marshall County, Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia asks residents to wear masks when out in the public and to continue with a rigorous hand washing regimen.
She said that the numbers of positive cases in the 20-29 and 30-39 age groups have increased dramatically in the last month or so.
Since so many people have what Garcia calls is “pandemic fatigue”, not all residents are observing social distancing protocols or frequent hand washing which can lead to the spread of COVID-19. More people are out attending certain festivities, gatherings and celebrations and she urges everyone to put forth the best protection against the virus.
Additionally, Garcia noted that she made contact with town officials in Culver to ensure that the Saturday’s fireworks event went well. She said officials reported that residents took protocols to the safest level by observing social distancing at all times and wearing masks when social distancing was not possible.
A surge may come this fall and health officials urge residents to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread. Garcia said it’s everyone’s personal responsibility to protect themselves and others. She hopes that a mask order does not have to be implemented for Marshall County. Garcia fully supports the governor’s masking up campaign.
Garcia mentioned she is concerned when students go back to school this fall, but she stressed that she has been meeting with the school superintendents weekly to put together the best practices available for when the doors open for the first day of school in August. Particular guidelines have been put together for athletes and music students to slow the spread of the virus.
