Coronavirus: New reported cases in Ohio increasing since beginning of July

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, but the evidence that they may help is thin. (NIAID-RML via AP)

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, but the evidence that they may help is thin. (NIAID-RML via AP)
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By Micah Karr
July 5, 2020
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Since July 1, the number of new reported cases of coronavirus has risen by nearly 1,000 cases new cases reported every day. On June 30, the state reported a total of 746 new cases.

The highest reported number this month came on Thursday, July 2 when the state reported a total of 1,301 new cases. Friday, June 30, brought 1,091 new reported cases.

926 new cases were reported Saturday and 968 new cases were reported today, July 5.

Coronavirus Alert Levels: What do they mean? 

On Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine introduced the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System to monitor varying risk levels in different Ohio counties. Montgomery and Butler Counties are two of seven counties to be considered on a “level three” alert.

In Level 3, or red, counties meet four or five indicators dictated by the alert system. The risk is very high for exposure and spread and residents should limit activities as much as possible and wear a mask when they go out in public.

There have been 1,576 cases reported in Butler County and 1,981 cases have been reported in Montgomery County.

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