Winnebago County announces 69 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths

Dr. Sandra Martell on Thursday announced 69 new cases of COVID 19 and 4 new deaths. This brings the totals to 2,062 cases and 58 deaths.

The next step continues to be the progress to phase 3 of reopening.

Also announced was the new "Clean Hands, Open Doors" pledge, hoping to promote safety and cleanliness in businesses and restaurants that will be reopening.

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