Hood River County Health Department Public Health Officer Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg said increased testing is a big reason why its COVID-19 cases are going up.  Van Tilburg noted the number of tests they did last week were way up, and now they are testing asymptomatic patients.  He notes in a Facebook video the County has been working with agricultural sector businesses, and felt those employers have been doing a good job at efforts to minimize contagions.  Van Tilburg noted as the County looks at moving into Phase 2 of reopening, his biggest concern is social and recreational group gatherings.  Van Tilburg says people still need to wash their hands, wear a mask or face covering in public, keep practicing physical distancing measures with people not in your household, and stay home if sick.