Linn County's reported cases are five times greater and the county's Health Department administrator blames low vaccination numbers and the prevalence of three COVID-19 variants in the community as likely reasons. Across the state line in Johnson County, Kansas, cases are lower as 60% of eligible residents have been vaccinated.
- Krista Neblock, administrator for the Linn County Health Department
- Dr. Sanmi Areola, director of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
