Summit County reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 over the week, according to the county’s coronavirus webpage.
The total number of cases among residents stands at 3,598. No new hospitalizations among residents were reported over the week, keeping the total number since March 5, 2020, at 134.
The state’s COVID-19 dial expired Friday, and Summit County health officials adopted a similar — though less restrictive — dial to use locally. The dial change returned Summit to level yellow, increasing capacities at many businesses, including restaurants, fitness centers, offices and personal services.
, the county was reporting 216.2 new cases per 100,000 people as of 4 p.m. Friday. That number is down 132.4 cases per 100,000 people from last week and falls in level blue on the county’s new dial. To reach level blue, however, 60% of Summit County residents must be vaccinated.