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Public Health urges precautions as COVID-19 numbers rise

County's daily rate of new coronavirus cases nearly doubled over past month; biggest increases in young adults ages 20 to 49

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Clark County Public Health officials are urging Clark County residents to continue taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, including getting vaccinated, as case numbers in Southwest Washington continue to rise.

Clark County has averaged 80 new cases per day over the past week – up from 69 new cases per day the previous seven days. This time last month, Clark County was averaging 43 new cases per day.

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