The Hancock County Health Department and Memorial Hospital report eighty-three laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases for the week of November 28-December 4, 2021. Thirteen (13) of the eighty-three (83) cases are fully vaccinated.
Cases include one male in his 80’s, one male in his 70’s, two males in their 60’s, six males in their 50’s. four males in their 40’s, six males in their 30’s, seven males in their 20’s, two males in their teens, one pre-teen male and four males 10 years old and under. In addition, female cases include one female in her 90’s, one female in her 80’s, four females in their 70’s, six females in their 60’s, eight females in their 50’s, six females in their 40’s, eight females in their 30’s, six females in their 20’s, two females in their teens, four pre-teen females, and three females 10 years old and under.
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Over time viruses are known to change or transform, resulting in new variances. Commonly, this can result in a certain segment of the population being affected more often or severely. Although there have been break-through COVID-19 cases, vaccinations remain effective in reducing the chances of someone experiencing severe illness when becoming infected with COVID. Your healthcare provider knows your health conditions best. Talk to him or her about whether you should be vaccinated and/or whether you should receive the booster shot. Memorial Hospital and the Hancock County Health Department can be contacted if you are interested in COVID-19 shots. Furthermore, continue to practice good hand-washing, wear a mask when you are going to be around people and stay home if you are ill. Practicing these can help protect your family, friends and neighbors.