The City of Russell is launching a 10-day community challenge in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. The STOMP COVID 10-day Community Challenge begins November 7 and ends November 16. This challenge is in partnership with Russell Regional Hospital and USD 407. “We are experiencing an alarming increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the Russell area”, said Mayor Curt Mader In the latest report from the Russell County Health Department, we now have 242 cases, with 54 people currently in quarantine. There have been 25 hospitalizations and five deaths. Our current positivity rate is 23.7 percent. At the November 3 city council meeting, Russell County Health Officer Paula Bitter and Dr. Tyrel Somers encouraged more mask use in the community. The Russell City Council discussed a mask mandate but would prefer leaving the option of wearing a mask to individuals. “Russell has come together many times, said Mayor Mader. We need your help to curb the spread of COVID-19, prevent our hospital from being overwhelmed, and protect our neighbors from critical illness!” Residents are asked to take the STOMP COVID 10-day community challenge. When in public or group settings, wear a mask. We are ONE Russell, and together…let’s Stomp COVID.
