Officials say recently there were COVID-19 outbreaks at 3 nursing homes in Ashland County, according to RichlandSource.com.
An outbreak is at least two individuals testing positive for the virus. Brethren Care Village, Crystal Care and The Good Shepherd Nursing Home each have had staff members and residents test positive.
Ashland County has seen a spike in cases and is now on the COVID-19 watch list to possibly turn purple this week.
Shirly Bixby, Director of Nursing for the Ashland County Health Department, says even with additional contact tracers, the number of cases is overwhelming.