Three new cases of COVID-19 were recently announced by city officials, bringing the total number of cases Wrangell has seen up to 15. Of these, six cases are considered active as of Aug. 3. The other nine are considered recovered. According to the city press release, nine cases are Wrangell locals, while the other six are non-locals.
The first of these most recent cases was announced on Friday, July 31. This was followed by two other cases that were announced on Aug. 1. All three cases were found in local residents. According to press releases from the city, all three cases have also been determined as close contacts of a previous case.
"Due to the identification of community transmission, and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, health officials and the local EOC are reinforcing the importance of practicing social distancing, wearing a mask or face covering when in public spaces, frequent hand washing and staying home when sick," an Aug. 1 press release reads.
The public is encouraged to take precautionary measures to stay healthy. These include washing one's hands, covering one's nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces, wearing a mask when out in public, social distancing, and monitoring one's own health and the health of household members.
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