Otsego County COVID update

Update: 71 new cases were reported today, according to the Otsego County Department of Health. There are 359 active cases with 10 hospitalizations. No new deaths have been reported.

Otsego County Public Health Director Heidi Bond said Tuesday afternoon that the county is “currently experiencing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started almost two years ago.”

“It is critical that everyone continue to curb the spread of COVID-19,” she said. “We know that social distancing, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated works. Please continue to take the proper precautions to protect yourselves and those most at risk and get vaccinated.”

“We are doing our best to keep up with the high number of new COVID-19 cases,” Ms. Bond said. “Please be patient with this process.”

She cautioned that it “may take several days for you to be contacted once you receive a positive test,” adding that county residents should cooperate with contact tracers when the call and “complete the interview honestly and accurately.”

“We understand that people are tired of the process,” she said. “We are all in this together. Please have patience. Your choices now and throughout this holiday season can make the difference between life and death for some members of our community.”