Clermont County Public Health warned today that the number of COVID-19 cases in the county is increasing and urged people to renew their commitment to …
Clermont County Public Health warned today that the number of COVID-19 cases in the county is increasing and urged people to renew their commitment to safety precautions.
“As more businesses across Ohio begin to reopen, new cases of COVID-19 have been increasing in Clermont County and southwest Ohio,” the county health department said in a press release.
“Clermont County Public Health urges residents to continue to take precautions against the virus.”
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The health department reported today that it is tracking 288 cases of COVID-19 in Clermont County, just one more than on Monday.
But Clermont County Public Health was tracking 27 cases on April 6,104 cases on May 6 and 232 cases on June 8.
Testing for the illness caused by the new coronavirus has slowly ramped up in the county.
For example, the health department announced April 27 that it had received 150 COVID-19 test kits.
“We can’t say for sure if the increase in numbers is due to increased testing, but it’s likely a factor,” Keith Robinson, a spokesman for Clermont Public Health, told The Enquirer.
Robinson said the health department doesn’t know how many tests have been performed in the county.
“We are only notified of positive cases,” Robinson said.
“So, if a person is tested and the result is negative, we would not be notified.”
Clermont County Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit said in the press release that, “Now that summer is here, we know that people are anxious for life to return to normal.
“But, this virus will be with us for a while, and the changes we are all making to our lifestyle need to be long-term changes to prevent the spread.”
The press release urged people to:
Meanwhile, the 288 COVID-19 cases Clermont County Public Health reported it is tracking Tuesday include 271 confirmed cases, one more than on Monday, and 17 probable ones, the same as on Monday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 49 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, three more than on Monday, and 221 have recovered, four more than on Monday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable, with the last being on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, Clermont County’s cases include 147 females and 141 males aged 1 to 97, with a median age of 48.
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Previously reported
June 22
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 287 cases of COVID-19.
Monday’s new numbers include 270 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 46 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized and 217 have recovered.
Clermont County Public Health has reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable, with the last being on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, Clermont County’s cases include 148 females and 139 males aged 1 to 97, with a median age of 48.
June 18
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 256 cases of COVID-19, four more than on Wednesday.
Thursday’s new numbers include 241 confirmed casesand 15 probable ones, the same as on Wednesday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 42 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, one more than on Wednesday, and 212 residents have recovered, the same as on Wednesday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable, with the last being on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, Clermont County’s cases include 130 females and 126 males aged 1 to 97, with a median age of 45.
June 17
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 252 cases of COVID-19, eight more than on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s new numbers include 237 confirmed cases, eight more than on Tuesday, and 15 probable ones, the same as on Tuesday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, the same as on Tuesday, and 212 residents have recovered, eight more than on Tuesday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable, with the last being on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, Clermont County’s cases include 127 females and 125 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46
June 16
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 244 cases of COVID-19, four more than on Monday.
Tuesday’s new numbers include 229 confirmed cases, four more than on Monday, and 15 probable ones, the same as on Monday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, the same as on Monday, and 204 residents have recovered, two more than on Monday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable, with the last being on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, Clermont County’s cases include 124 females and 120 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46.
June 15:
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 240 cases of COVID-19, four more than on Friday.
Monday’s new numbers include 225 confirmed cases, four more than on Friday, and 15 probable ones, the same as on Friday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, the same as on Friday, and 202 residents have recovered, three more than on Friday.
Clermont County Public Health earlier had reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable.
The most recent Clermont County death was on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, the county’s cases include 121 females and 119 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46.
June 12
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 236 cases of COVID-19, one more than on Thursday.
Friday’s new numbers include 221 confirmed cases, one more than on Thursday, and 15 probable ones, the same as on Thursday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, the same as on Thursday, and 199 residents have recovered, five more than on Thursday.
Clermont County Public Health earlier had reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable.
The most recent Clermont County death was on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
In total, the county’s cases include 120 females and 116 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46.
June 11
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 235 cases of COVID-19.
Thursday’s new numbers include 220 confirmed cases and 15 probable ones.
The count is two less than reported Wednesday.
That’s because two people that a Clermont County lab said tested positive for COVID-19 were initially reported as residents of Clermont County, when they live elsewhere, Keith Robinson, a spokesman for Clermont County Public Health, said.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized and 194 residents have recovered.
Clermont County Public Health earlier had reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
The most recent Clermont County death was on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
The county’s cases include 119 females and 116 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46.
June 10
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 237 cases of COVID-19, three more than on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s new numbers include 222 confirmed cases, three more than on Tuesday, and 15 probable ones, the same as on Tuesday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 41 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, the same as on Tuesday, and 191 residents have recovered, four more than on Tuesday.
Clermont County Public Health earlier had reported six COVID-19 deaths, including five confirmed and one probable.
The most recent death was on June 5.
The deceased ranged in age from 31 to 81.
Clermont County’s cases include 119 females and 118 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 46.
June 8
A sixth Clermont County resident being tracked for COVID-19 by the county’s health department has died.
The resident was an 81-year-old man with other underlying health conditions who had tested positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus, Keith Robinson, a spokesman for Clermont County Public Health, said Monday.
Robinson said the man had been hospitalized but was home when he died June 5.
The health department earlier had announced four confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Clermont County and one probable one.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness or diagnosed with another disease.
People who died earlier ranged in age from 31 to 78.
Also Monday, Clermont County Public Health reported that it is tracking 232 cases of COVID-19 in the county.
The new numbers include 217 confirmed cases and 15 probable cases.
Some 40 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, and 173 residents have recovered.
The county’s cases include 118 females and 114 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 49.
May 28
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 202 cases of COVID-19, five more than on Wednesday.
Thursday’s new numbers include 192 confirmed cases, five more than on Wednesday, and 10 probable ones, the same as on Wednesday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 39 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, one more than on Wednesday, and 125 residents have recovered, two more than on Wednesday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported five COVID-19 deaths, including four confirmed and one probable. The most recent death was on May 16.
The county’s cases include 105 females and 97 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 49.
The people who died ranged in age from 31 to 78.
May 27
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 197 cases of COVID-19, four more than on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s new numbers include 187 confirmed cases, four more than on Tuesday, and 10 probable ones, the same as on Tuesday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 38 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized, one more than on Tuesday, and 123 residents have recovered, four more than on Tuesday.
Clermont County Public Health has reported five COVID-19 deaths, including four confirmed and one probable. The most recent death was on May 16.
The county’s cases include 103 females and 94 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 49.
The people who died ranged in age from 31 to 78.
May 26
Clermont County agencies reported Tuesday that they have distributed more than 145,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers and first responders whose jobs put them at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with Clermont County Public Health and the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency said the distribution within the county included:
“We know there has been a limited supply of PPE across the country. The shipments we have received will fill the void and allow local agencies extra time to purchase their necessary supply of PPE, as the supply chain increases,” Pam Haverkos, director of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency, said.
Clermont County Public Health has received 11 shipments of personal protective equipment from a combination of state and federal sources.
The health department also hosted two personal protective equipment donation drives in March that attracted goods from local businesses, school districts and citizens.
“Preserving the PPE supply in our healthcare facilities is one of the reasons we’ve been practicing social distancing and staying at home,” Clermont County Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit said.
“This will be a long-term response, so PPE will always be in high demand for those on the frontlines, but we’re thankful we’ve been able to help our local partners stretch their supply.”
Clermont County Public Health also reported Tuesday that it is tracking 193 cases of COVID-19.
The number includes 183 confirmed cases and 10 probable ones. Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 37 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized and 119 residents have recovered.
Clermont County Public Health has reported five COVID-19 deaths, including four confirmed and one probable. The most recent death was on May 16.
The county’s cases include 99 females and 94 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 50.
The people who died ranged in age from 31 to 78.
May 22
Clermont County Public Health reported today that it is tracking 170 cases of COVID-19, three more than on Thursday.
Friday’s new numbers include 161 confirmed cases, three more than on Thursday, and nine probable ones, the same as on Thursday.
Probable cases involve people who show symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been tested for the illness caused by the new coronavirus or diagnosed with another disease.
Some 34 of the Clermont County residents the health department is tracking are hospitalized and 109 residents have recovered. Those numbers are the same as Thursday’s.
Clermont County Public Health has reported five COVID-19 deaths, including four confirmed and one probable. The most recent death was on May 16.
The county’s cases include 89 females and 81 males ranging in age from 1 to 97, with a median age of 50.
