Franklin County has seen six new positive cases of COVID 19 since Friday, bringing the total to 26. There are 88 tests pending. Four of the six were close contacts of a previous case. All of the close contact of the new cases are being tested. In light of this, Franklin County Emergency Management has re-deployed the Mobile Command Center, enabling the Health Department to test individuals under investigation in their own vehicles. It is important to not that several of Franklin County’s Cases have been completely asymptmatic, showing no sighs of symptoms. Public Health Officer, Dr. Bud Ransom, reiterates the importance of wearing a mask while in public. City Manager, Richard Nienstedt, says wearing a mask is about respect:
Although not required, wearing masks in strongly encouraged when out in public places. Physical Distancing, proper hand hygiene and thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting should also remain a top priority
