Manitowoc County Health Officer Stephanie Lambert says the transmission rate for COVID-19 remains categorized as “very high.”
She told Seehafer News that, “In the last seven days there’s been an additional 142 confirmed cases and another 44 probable Cases of COVID 19. The current seven-day average is 27, a 27 percent increase from last week. No deaths have been reported in the last week.”
Hospitalizations remain at a high number as well with a seven-day average of 105 most of which are not vaccinated against COVID 19.
It’s recommended that everyone regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in public indoor spaces.
Meanwhile, flu season is right around the corner.
“Since it takes about two weeks for your body to build up defenses against flu infection it’s a good idea that you get your flu vaccine in the fall,” Lambert said. “Vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older. People most at risk for serious complications include young children pregnant women People age 65 years and older and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma and heart disease.”
The Manitowoc County Health expert adds COVID-19 and the flu can produce similar symptoms with the best way to protect yourself and others is to get vaccinated.
For a complete list of where you can get tested and/or vaccinated log onto the County Health Department website.
