COVID numbers fell again in the latest data released by Hancock Public Health on Friday.

The health department is reporting only 12 new cases, one new hospitalization and one new death for the week of March 11th to March 17th.

The level of community transmission in Hancock County is “low” as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The numbers for the previous week were 29 new cases, one new hospitalization and two new deaths.

Blanchard Valley Health System has adjusted its visitation guidelines to lessen restrictions on visitors as COVID cases continue to decline.