As the number of Covid cases are continuing to climb in Montgomery County, the Medical Director at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Dr. Michelle McGuirk says the peak number of cases is still expected to be a few weeks away.

McGuirk says the number of virus cases is expected to peak around April 24th.

McGuirk, who is also a member of Montgomery County’s Covid-19 Task Force, added that there is a reason to stay positive.

She added that there is an end in sight so there is reason to stay positive.

McGuirk spoke Friday morning during a facebook live feed of the Independence Chamber’s First Friday event which was closed to the public.