LCHD reports a “sharp increase” in COVID-19 cases; the county reports 83 new cases and one death

Posted on August 9, 2021
The health department reported the new cases on Monday. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department)

By Blake Haas

LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Health Department reports a “sharp increase in COVID-19” as the county reports 83 new cases and one death.

Officials say the latest death is a female in her 40’s, increasing the county’s COVID-related deaths to 93.

Additionally, authorities report 83 new cases of the virus between July 27 through Aug. 8.

“Livingston County has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 activity in recent weeks due to the Delta variant, said Erin Fogarty, Health Education & Marketing Director for the county. “Data show this variant to be more than twice as contagious as previous strains of the virus, with the highest spread of infections and severe outcomes occurring among unvaccinated populations.”

In total, the health department has received 126,579 test results. Officials report 5,019 tests came back positive, and 53 cases remain in isolation.

“We ask that everyone take action to protect not only themselves but everyone around them, particularly those with a compromised immune system or who cannot be vaccinated,” added Jackie Dever, LCHD Administrator. “It takes everyone working together to keep our community safe and healthy.”

The health department is holding vaccine clinics at 310 E. Torrance Ave., in Pontiac on Monday mornings from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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