NCPHD Says COVID Cases Hit Two-Week High

North Central Public Health District says Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties had 113 COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, which is more than any two-week span, even during the winter surge.  There were just 22 cases in the prior two weeks.  NCPHD Health Officer Dr. Mimi McDonell made a presentation to Wasco County Commissioners on Wednesday, and she said the Delta variant that is now predominant in the state and country is very good at replicating itself, leading to higher rates of transmission.  McDonell did recommend wearing a mask and keeping distance in indoor public spaces, and getting vaccinated against COVID-19.  Just short of 62 percent of Wasco County residents over the age of 18 have gotten vaccinated, under the state rate of 69 percent.

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