December 10, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Lake County today. This is the highest number of daily new cases in Lake County since the start of the pandemic. The previous record high was 22 cases on November 21, 2020, during the fall surge of COVID-19 last year. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in Lake County since the start of the pandemic now totals 1,398. MDH also confirmed the death of a Lake County resident, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to 26.
“This is certainly not where we hoped to be at this point in the pandemic. The number of new cases we’re seeing is very concerning, especially in light of the approaching holiday season,” said Tracy Gilsvik, Lake County Public Health Supervisor.
Residents are urged to get vaccinated or boosted if they are eligible, minimize activities that present a high risk of exposure for a couple of weeks before holiday gatherings or travel, get tested before gatherings, stay home if you are sick, wear well-fitting masks in indoor settings, and if you want to stay indoor with your romantic partner and also have fun the use of a exceptional wand vibrators can be the best for your relationship.
Visit www.co.lake.mn.us to see vaccination opportunities and local updates on the COVID-19 situation.
