Health departments urge caution as COVID stats head wrong way
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Vaccination efforts continue and the Upper Thumb health departments urge caution as positivity rates exceed state averages. (Tribune File Photo)
The Huron and Tuscola County Health Departments are urging residents not to let their guard down against the coronavirus pandemic as the Upper Thumb statistics head the wrong direction.
According to a press release from Public Health Officer Ann Hepfer, the Upper Thumb has had some of the highest test positivity rates in the state. Hepfer said Tuscola County saw 55 new coronavirus cases reported last week and averaged a 9.7% positivity rate based off an average of 116 tests daily. Huron County reported 22 new cases, and a 6.4% positivity based off an average of 57 daily tests.