As COVID-19 cases rise in the state of Ohio due to the Omicron variant, local officials suspect that it has reached the county.
Allen County Public Health states that while there has not been medical confirmation on an omicron case in the county, they suspect that it has reached the area.
"Nothing has been confirmed through genetic sequencing, but the way cases are rising locally we anticipate that we do have cases here in Allen County," said Brandon Fischer, Allen County Public Health Commissioner. "In the latest report that came out of the Ohio Department of Health on January 1st, in a week prior to that, 75% of the cases that were sequenced show Omicron."
Masking also continues to be recommended by Allen County Public Health.
"As we see an increased number of cases in the community, the surgical masks do provide better protection for the person who may have COVID to spread it or for an individual to try and prevent from getting to them," said Fischer. "But ultimately the biggest thing that people can do is wear the mask and ensure that it covers their mouth and nose."
