Jo Daviess County officials say they are worried the county may be headed for a “worst-case scenario” as COVID-19 cases continue rising. The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the county nearly doubled from July 15 to August 4th, from 60 to 119, with one death reported. The county saw only a smattering of cases in the early months of the pandemic. Jo Daviess County was one of 11 counties in the state put at a warning level for COVID-19 last week — an expected designation for county officials. Dr. Ralph Losey, chief medical officer at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, says the disease appears to be spread primarily by younger adults. A total of 27 people ages 20 to 29 have tested positive for the disease, the highest number for an age group in the county.
Jo Daviess County Sees Surge Of Young Adults With COVID-19
Aug 5, 2020 | 2:08 PM
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