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Community help needed to get COVID numbers back down

Itasca County has seen a continued rise in cases of COVID over the past week and, unfortunately, an additional COVID-related death, a male in his 80s. Newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 rose by 114 between April 9 and 15, a rate of increase not seen since late fall 2020.  The 14-day case rate per 10,000 Itasca residents is up to 48 from 42 in just one week.  Cases are highest among 30- and 40-year-olds and school-aged children.  “I know we are all tired of the pandemic and talking about COVID, but we do ask that you continue to stay six feet apart and wear your masks.  We know this works to prevent spread of COVID, particularly to those most vulnerable or who will not simply have mild symptoms,” said Kelly Chandler, Itasca County Public Health division manager.  “COVID has not let up and we need to stay strong, especially to protect those who are unvaccinated or are more likely to experience poor outcomes.”

Itasca County in race against COVID variant

All three COVID-19 vaccines are now flowing through Itasca County’s network of health care facilities, pharmacies and public health clinics in a local race against variant-fueled spread of the coronavirus. Over the past seven days, 71 new cases of COVID-19 were identified among Itasca County residents, following 108 identified the previous week.  The 14-day rate per 10,000 Itasca residents is 42.  “It is clear that the highly contagious B.1.1.7 variant is blooming in our county, especially among younger residents,” said Kelly Chandler, Itasca County Public Health division manager.  “Thankfully, we also have vaccines available to all residents 16 and older.  In addition to protecting against hospitalization and death, vaccines offer assurance of a more normal spring and summer. I recommend getting vaccinated whenever and wherever you can, as soon as possible.”

Itasca County marks one year of COVID

Minnesota’s first case of COVID-19 was identified on March 6, 2020.  Since then, Itasca County has seen 3,141 cases, 46 deaths, 221 hospitalizations, 49 intensive care unit stays, and 9,297 first vaccinations.  “What a year,” said Kelly Chandler, Itasca County Public Health division manager.  “We did not know in March 2020 how COVID spread; now we know it is primarily airborne.  We know that good hygiene, including hand washing, is important, but even more important is masking to prevent the droplets carrying the virus from spreading to others. “A year ago, we did not know that you could spread COVID prior to showing symptoms.  Now we know you can spread it two days prior to showing symptoms or even without showing symptoms at all.

Vaccines for Itasca area seniors becoming increasingly available

Vaccines for Itasca area seniors becoming increasingly available
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