Three new COVID-19 cases identified locally

The Petersburg Medical Center reported three new active cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, all of whom are non-residents.

One non-resident case was identified on Sunday and two non-resident cases were identified on Monday according to PMC.

A total of 14 non-resident positive cases have been linked to travel since August 1 and PMC is advising everyone who comes to town to get tested both when they arrive and seven days later regardless of vaccination status.

Free travel testing is available at the emergency room entrance at PMC from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Those in the community who...