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28 active COVID cases in Russell County

We have seen a slight increase in cases this week, compared to last week, with 7 of our 10 counties having more positive cases this week than last. Statewide, the positivity rate is also creeping […]

Masks optional in Russell County next week

Masks will be optional net week in Russell County Schools. On Thursday, the state dashboard had Russell County in orange for the COVID incidence rate, and a board policy set a few weeks ago states […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks vaccine mandate

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco said the hospital will comply with a vaccine mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will require hospital employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by […]

21 active COVID cases in Russell County

Of today’s 63 reported cases, 51 (81%) were unvaccinated and 21 of today’s cases (33%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

20 active COVID cases in Russell County

There are now 20 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County with two hospitalized. 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Russell County on Tuesday. 105 new cases were reported in the Lake Cumberland […]

3 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Of today’s 84 reported cases, 74 (88%) were unvaccinated and 24 of today’s cases (29%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]