Todd County reports 175 COVID cases in five days

There were 175 new cases of COVID-19 in Todd County in the last five days as the omicron surge continues.

Forty-two of the new cases are minors, six of the 175 are hospitalized and 60 of the new cases are vaccinated.

Public Health Director Jen Harris continues to encourage residents to get vaccinated or to get boosted if they’re eligible and to wear a mask when out in public. Wash your hands frequently and stay at home when you feel sick.

Todd County’s pandemic death toll remains at 38.