Green County surpassed 200 reported COVID-19 cases on August 14, 2020. Green County now has a cumulative case count of 221 (as of August 18, 2020). As of August 18th there are 54 active cases of COVID-19 in Green County, and one individual is currently hospitalized. The first Green County case of COVID-19 was reported on March 20, 2020. To date, the County is reporting one death.

“Through contact tracing we are finding that group gatherings and events are playing a role in the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Green County,” said Health Officer RoAnn Warden RN, BSN. “We need...