(Hillsboro) The Jefferson County Health Department continues to ask for support from the public to do their part to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Health officials continue to stress the importance of wearing masks, washing your hands, practice social distancing, and staying home when feeling sick. Director Kelley Vollmar says the schools and businesses are doing a great job keeping their buildings safe…

Vollmar says most of the spread is a result of what happens after work or after school…

The Jefferson County Health Department has been notified of 184 new positive cases for Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the county. This brings the total number of positive cases to 9,901 in Jefferson County. Of those 9,901, 3,636 are active, with 6,146 recoveries, and 96 deaths. 834 of those positive cases have been at long term care facilities.

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