An area county has seen COVID-19 cases double in the past week.

According to Johnson County Community Health Services, as of Thursday, January 6, there were 444 active cases in the county, as compared to 219 cases reported the week prior.

Per the state dashboard, the 7-day positivity rate is 23.4 percent, compared to 16.4 percent on December 29. Approximately, 33.9 percent of Johnson County residents are fully vaccinated and at least 38.3 percent of residents have initiated the vaccine process.

JCCHS offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, at 723 PCA Road in Warrensburg.

For more testing or vaccination information contact JCCHS at (660) 747-6121.