The delta variant continues to take its toll on the Ozarks.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says there were 405 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday.
Yesterday, 405 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing our average number of cases to 220 per day. We must take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Vaccination is the best tool to protect yourself, your family, and our community. pic.twitter.com/Zg0XAEfxbz
— S-GC Health Dept. (@SGCHD) July 15, 2021
That’s the second highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic.
The record is 551 set last winter.
Yesterday, we received the second highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic at 405. The record is 551 from this past winter. Let us pray we don’t get hit that milestone.
— Kendra Findley (@FindleyKendra) July 15, 2021
CoxHealth says it had 14 positive cases in mid-May.
Two months later, that number has soared to 139.
This graphic shows the dramatic rise of Covid inpatients since the delta surge, from 14 in the middle of May to 139 today. I hope it serves as a message to hospitals across the region how quickly cases may rise, and how important it is to prepare now. pic.twitter.com/K3AQFGdKFy
— Steve Edwards (@SDECoxHealth) July 15, 2021
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated.
129 COVID+ @MercySGF 6 deaths. 16 so far this week. Don’t ask about ages, percentages and co-morbidities. None of that should matter. 1 is too many. These are our neighbors. Please do your part to stop what is almost completely preventable. https://t.co/LdTTEdow4z
— Erik Frederick (@CAOMercySGF) July 15, 2021
