As new information and updates on COVID-19 continue to be released, here are three trends in Montgomery County from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.
1. Weekly new case average on rise
Following a dip Sept. 25, the 7-day new case average—or the average daily number of new cases reported over seven days—has risen each day, from 34.7 on Sept. 25 to 76 on Oct. 5. However, the rate at which it is increasing appears to be leveling off, as of Oct. 5. The peak on July 20 was a result of a change in reporting methods and a case information backlog.
2. Non-hospitalized, active cases jump 13.5%
