(Le Mars) — Plymouth County recently witnessed a spike in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and health officials say we all need to be aware of mass gatherings that have taken place. Tara Geddes is the Plymouth County Community Health Services Director and she says there are many factors to be considered when observing the positivity percentage rates.
Geddes says the latest numbers show Plymouth County with a 22 and a half percent positive percentage rate, which makes Plymouth County the highest within the state.
The county community health director says the virus is affecting all ages of people, although younger to middle-aged adults are having the most numbers.
All of Plymouth County schools are back in session with in-class full-time learning, and Geddes says, so far, it has worked well. Geddes reviews the latest COVID-19 statistics for Plymouth County.
Tonight, (Friday) marks the first evening for high school football, and along with area volleyball matches, Geddes admits to being concerned, especially for the spectators. She suggests people need to continue wearing masks or face coverings.
Geddes is hopeful within a few days to weeks, Plymouth County will be able to reduce our high rate of COVID-19 cases.
