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COVID Update January 13th

Otsego County is seeing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, the Otsego County Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement Thursday.

"It is critical that everyone take responsibility to reduce the spread," Otsego County DOH Public Health Director Heidi Bond said. "We know that social distancing, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated works. Please stay home if you are not feeling well."

According to the Otsego County DOH , active cases are no longer going to be recorded because it is not possible to get an accurate number with limited contact tracing and case investigation.

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