Cases of COVID are exponentially growing in DeWitt and Piatt Counties.

According to DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department Director Dave Remmert, the trend is concerning and he remains the most concerned for the elderly populations and severely susceptible individuals.

This week saw more fatalities in DeWitt and Piatt Counties. Remmert says most, but not all, are stemming from the assisted living facilities in both counties.

As cases continue to exponentially grow locally, Remmert indicates they are finding there are too many birthday parties or weddings that are resulting in not only cases but also a great number of people having to quarantine due to contact tracing efforts. He is imploring the public to limit these gatherings.