There are 47 Nobles County persons who currently have COVID-19 infections within the 10-day isolation period, according to new data released Wednesday by the Nobles County COVID-19 Joint Information Team. That number is 26 fewer than the case count released on Dec. 10.
Nobles County infection counts as reported Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health were 5,364 total confirmations – 22 more than reported Dec. 9 – along with 5,262 cases that are past the 10-day isolation. There have been 55 COVID-related deaths in the county.
The 47 known, currently-infected residents fall into the following age ranges and are indicated along with the change from the previous report: birth-age 10, seven (down two); 11-15, four (up one); 16-19, zero (down four); 20-25, three (down one); 26-50, 21 (down five ); 51-64, seven (down 11); and ages 65 and older, five (down four).
A third vaccine shot is now recommended to be administered for those who are immunocompromised. Also now available is a booster shot, which does not have to be the same vaccine brand as the original doses.
Area private-vaccine providers in Nobles County, all in Worthington, are Access Family Medical Clinic/Avera Medical Group, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Sanford Health, Sterling Drug and Walgreens.
Contact Nobles County Public Health at 295-5213 for more COVID-related information.
