The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday reported another 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 566 cases since reporting began. The latest cases include:
1 male in his 80s
4 males in their 60s
4 males in their 50s
4 males in their 40s
2 males in their 30s
5 males in their 20s
1 male in his teens
3 males under the age of 13, including an infant
2 females in their 70s
2 females in their 60s
4 females in their 50s
6 females in their 40s
5 females in their 30s
5 females in their 20s
2 females in their teens
At this time there are 106 individuals isolating at home and 4 are hospitalized. Deaths due to COVID-19 in Mercer County remain at 7. In addition, the health department has identified 271 close contacts of these individuals.
The health department asks that you continue to avoid crowds, wear a mask when you are in public, keep a minimum of 6 feet between you and other people, and continue to frequently wash your hands.