The Christian County Health Department reported three more COVID-19 deaths locally Tuesday afternoon.
According to a news release, that brings the death toll in Christian County up to 82. Two of the victims were 84-year old Caucasian females, and the third was a 78-year old male, all of whom had underlying health conditions.
The health department urges people that although they have recently seen a significant drop in new cases, proper precautions should still be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including wear face masks in public, frequently and thoroughly washing your hands and getting vaccinated as soon as you are eligible to receive it.