(La Porte County, IN) - Another surge of COVID-19 is happening across the country but not here or anywhere else in Indiana.

 

There’s been an uptick in cases involving the most recent variant, especially in the northeast in cities like Washington DC and Philadelphia. Cases are up in 27 states, and a return to mask mandates is being considered in some cities like Philadelphia.

 

There are very few cases in La Porte County, and it’s been that way for several weeks, said Dr. Vidya Kora, who has a medical practice in Michigan City. Kora hasn’t had a COVID-19 patient in quite some time, and there were no patients admitted with COVID-19 yesterday at the hospital outside Michigan City.

 

Kora said people still need to pay attention to the virus and take precautions while going about their lives.

 

“I think we should not worry too much about COVID, nor should we totally ignore the risk of COVID,” Kora explained.

According to Kora, people should still get vaccinated, and those over 50 should get a second booster shot.