Coronavirus cases dropping in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The number of confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Columbus appears to be decreasing.

On Tuesday, the last date for which data is available, the city reported 75 new cases. Fewer than 100 cases have been reported on eight of the last 11 days. On Sunday, the fewest number of cases, 66, were reported since June 14 when there were 55 cases.

“We are, across the board, seeing new case numbers and confirmed case numbers dropping and again that is a direct result of masks,” said Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “It’s a direct result of social distancing, but number one again it’s those masks, so keep wearing those masks, keep being responsible and we’ll continue to see these numbers drop.”

On NBC4 at 5, Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts will be asked to interpret the latest numbers and shed light on what they mean for the city moving forward.