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The highest and lowest rates of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people statewide over the last two weeks were found in southeastern Ohio.
From April 14-27, Athens County recorded 129 new cases among its 65,327 residents for the state's highest rate -- 197.5 per 100,000 -- for the second week in a row, according to Ohio Department of Health statistics released Thursday. From April 7-20, there were 108 new cases for a rate of 165.3.
Noble County, population 14,424, had the lowest rate in the most recent period, with just two cases for a rate of 13.9. In the previous two weeks, the county had four new cases and a rate of 27.7, 76th out of Ohio's 88 counties.
Morgan County had two cases among its 14,508 residents in the earlier period for a rate of 13.8 and a rank of 87th. This time, seven new cases were reported for a rate of 48.2, ranking 73rd.
Just ahead was Washington County, population 59,911, with 29 new cases for a rate of 48.4. The county actually dropped down from 67th, despite cases increasing from 21 and the rate going up from 35.1.
Monroe County also moved down the list despite a small increase. The county of 13,654 people had 10 new cases versus eight for a rate of 73.2, compared to 58.6 the previous week. But it moved down to 44th after posting the 35th highest rate.
Statewide the average number of new cases per 100,000 climbed from 81.5 to 111.7.