Seventeen more people have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Grant County Health Department announced Friday that the new infections are in the Prairie City, John Day, and Canyon City ZIP codes.

The health department said the people who tested positive are working with their respective healthcare providers.

As cases continue to surge in the county, Kimberly Lindsay, the county’s health administrator, said that she had “a lot of feelings” about the jump in infections but said she would be rehashing what she said before.

The health department continues to encourage all residents to take the following precautions:

Wear a mask indoors and wear a mask outdoors if 6 feet of distancing cannot be maintained.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

Stay home if you feel ill.

After someone contracts COVID-19, if they develop symptoms they will usually appear within 14 days. Symptoms include:

ever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

The staff urges those who present with these symptoms to call 211 or the Grant County Health Department at 541-575-0429.