(KLZA)-- The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Richardson County. 

While test results are not yet available to determine if the new Omicron variant is in Richardson County,  Community Medical Center CEO Ryan Larsen said the number of positive test results have increased since the start of November.  

Larsen said 50 – 60 positive tests are reported each week recently which is about 25 percent of the tests conducted.  In addition, there are more tests for COVID-19 being conducted this year than last.  

Larsen told MSC News Thursday that there are currently no COVID patients in the hospital in Falls City.