August was by far the worst month in terms of Wabash County COVID-19 cases. The month began with 30 cases but finished with 116. Wabash General Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Levi McDaniel said people need to heed what health officials have been stressing since the pandemic began in March…

The spike in cases has kept the health department busy with contact tracing, which administrator Judy Wissel is essential in stemming the cases. She said contact tracing starts when a person tests positive…

Wissel said those who are quarantined are observed for symptoms for 14 days from the date of the contact. Presently, there are two Wabash County residents who are being treated at a regional hospital.