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 The Switzerland County Health Department has a new administrator.   Carly Archer officially assumed the duties of overseeing the Health Department last month, and is still busy learning all of the ins and outs of the department — a tall order especially in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.   In her new position, Archer has a lot of duties and responsibilities that cast a wide net.   “The budget, obviously, managing the staff,” she said of her various duties. “Luckily we have an outstanding staff of people here who are excellent at their jobs.”   Currently there are five people...

- Advertisement - After the rise in the weekly number of positive cases of COVID-19 slowed slightly last week, the virus again reared its head this week, as the total number of positive cases jumped by an alarming rate again — topping 700 total cases here.   Switzerland County Health Officer Dr. Scott Frede, in his weekly update, announced that as of Monday morning, January 25th, Switzerland County now has a total number of positive COVID cases since March of 2020 of 749.   Of those, Dr. Frede reports that there are currently 57 active cases — down by three since last week; and the coun...

- Advertisement - Christmas is just over a week away, and unfortunately it looks like many families will be dealing with the ongoing COVID pandemic for the holidays.   In his weekly update on the status of the pandemic here, Switzerland County Health Officer Dr. Scott Frede continues to stress for residents to maintain social distancing, wear masks, and protect the elderly and others who may be most susceptible to contracting the virus.   “The number of cases of COVID-19 in our community continues to increase as it has throughout the country,” Dr. Frede said. “While Switzerla...