Franklin County COVID-19 Cases Up 11, 118 Tests Pending
Update: The 12th case was reported by the health department Saturday night.
Franklin County Presiding Commissioner Tim Brinker said as of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, there are now 11 cases of COVID-19 with 118 tests pending.
The majority of tests are being undertaken at Mercy's remote site on the Washington Fairgrounds.
Brinker also said rules imposed by Gov. Mike Parson and the Franklin County Commission have already started paying big dividends as reflected in the week's flu statistics.
Two weeks ago there were 285 flu cases reported in Franklin. It dropped to 131 last week, and just 24 this week.
“I am very proud of our residents taking this seriously and helping everyone by abiding by the laws in place so we can all claim victory over COVID-19," Brinker said.