Covid In Defiance

County health officials report three outbreaks of coronavirus in Defiance. Two outbreaks involve long-term care facilities. The third outbreak is from a small party. At this time, contact tracing has been completed. All close contacts have been identified and are being monitored. Long-term care facilities are at a higher risk of outbreaks, due to close contact of residents and staff members. Outbreaks of coronavirus are increasingly being linked to gatherings at private parties in homes.