Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:08 pm

More COVID-19 cases were reported last week, taking the county from a low risk area into the high risk category.

On Monday, September 7, the Pacific County Health and Human Services received notice of two positive cases of COVID-19 in Pacific County. These cases are in addition to the 66 previously reported cases for a total of 68 cases.

One of the confirmed positive cases is a child less than one year old who is isolating at home. The second confirmed case is an individual who is between 60-70 years old and currently isolating outside of Pacific County.

On Wednesday, September 9, six more positive cases of COVID-19 were announced.

Five of the cases are connected to family gatherings following travel. The sixth case was diagnosed out of county, and the case investigation is on-going.

Of the six cases, two cases are between 30-40 years old, one case is between 50-60 years old, two cases are between 60-70 years old, and one case is over 80 years old. All in-county cases are isolating at home.

On Thursday, September 10 evening reports of two more positive cases came in. One case is between 10-20 years old and the other case is between 30-40 years old. Both cases are linked to a previously disclosed positive case and are isolating at home.

One more positive case was reported on Monday, September 14. This individual is between 60-70 years old. Case investigation and contract tracing are ongoing.

These cases are in addition to the previously reported cases bringing the county's total to 76 cases. There are currently 12 active cases being monitored by public health nurses. Of the 13 cases, 10 are confirmed and 2 are probable.

Pacific County Health and Human Services strongly encourages the public to limit non-essential travel, maintain social distancing of at least six feet between persons, and practice personal protective measures to include: correctly wearing a mask/face covering in public, washing hands often with soapy water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. For up to date information and guidance, please monitor the Pacific County Health and Human Services Facebook page or visit: www.pacificcountycovid19.com.