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Jackson Co Fair carnival, parade canceled

By Greg Bebermeyer

07/15/2020

(KNZA)--The carnival and parade planned for next week's Jackson County Fair have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackson County Fair Association Secretary, Deb Dillner, made the announcement Tuesday in a Facebook post.

Dillner said the Fair Board is following the recommendations of the Jackson County Commission and County Health Officer Angie Reith.

She said all other Jackson County Fair activities are continuing as planned, at this time.

Dillner said the concern was with people congregating over a period of time and potential touch points. She said social distancing can be maintained at their other events.

The Jackson County Health Department reported six new positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and one new case Tuesday, bringing the county's total to date to 124 cases.

Three individuals are currently hospitalized, while 114 have recovered.

The Health Department is strongly recommending everyone wear a mask in settings where they can't maintain a 6-foot distance from others and that all persons that are ill, stay home.

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