COVID 19: 6 cases in Muskingum County
April 6, 2020
Muskingum County now has six confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center.
According to the command center, a 26-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman from Muskingum County both tested positive for the coronavirus.
The two newest cases are unrelated to each other and any previous case.
The first recorded case in the county was announced on March 26.
As of April 6, Ohio is now reporting a total of 4,450 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 142 deaths.
Of those cases, 1,214 are hospitalized with 371 in the ICU.
During Governor Mike DeWine’s daily press briefing with ODH Director Amy Acton, the pair announced that a number of facilities throughout the state have been designated as hospital space should it be needed.
In southeast Ohio, DeWine said the existing hospitals are expected to be capable of caring for the region’s COVID-19 patients.
Maureen O'Donnell • Apr 7, 2020 at 2:11 am
If anyone feels that this virus can’t happen to them, consider Muskingum county. Only 6 cases so far, an infant, 26 yr old, 48 yr old, 54 yr old,60 yr old and another who’s age I can’t recall. Only the infant and 48 yr old had any connection. Prayers for them and their loved ones and especially our first line of defense, our doctors, nurses, emts, care givers, police and firefighters. Stay at home if you can, treat others who have to work (grocery store employees), with respect.
Paul • Apr 6, 2020 at 7:27 pm
When reporting on the virus, i request you report on the condition of those who have tested positive. My understanding is most cases cause a low-grade fever and congestion. But many people seem to jump to the conclusion that every case is deadly. Saying people have it but not mentioning the severity or how they may have gotten it fuels speculation and fear.
Thank you,
Paul Quinn
740-891-8693