COVID-19 numbers in Huron County on the rise

NORWALK — COVID-19 numbers in Huron County are up 12 from last week's report. The reporting period of April 29 to May 5 has recorded a case count of 29 cases, an increase from 17 for the previous week. For Huron County, the average age of cases for this reporting period has increased from 37 to 44, with the highest number of cases for this week reported in the 51-60 age range. There were 8 Huron County Zip Codes with reported cases this past week, with the highest infection rate in the Collins (44826) Zip Code. Please Note: Case counts included in this report are estimates for the reporting period based on reports generated from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH)'s Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS). These data may be impacted by several factors, including but not limited to: •Lack of reporting individual cases (for example, if a self-administered at-home test kit results positive but individual case information is not reported to HCPH or recorded in the ODRS, this case will not be counted by ODH or included in this report); and •Reporting delayswith the electronic reporting of cases, especially during surge periods. Upcoming Event HCPH will be hosting a drive-thru distribution event for COVID-19 at-home test kits at Willard City Park from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday (while supplies last). Enter from Laurel Street. Call 419-668-1652 ext. 222 with any questions about the event. Continued Updates HCPH reminds residents to continue to use reputable sources for information about COVID-19, including www.huroncohealth.com, www.coronavirus.ohio.gov and www.cdc.gov. Statewide COVID-19 case data can be found on the Ohio Department of Health's COVID-19 Dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards.