CCHD reports two new COVID-19 related deaths

The Christian County Health Department has confirmed two additional COVID-19 related deaths and an increase of 15 cases.

The deaths are reported as being an 86-year old white male and an 85-year old black female, both who had other underlying health conditions.  Their deaths bring the overall total of COVID-19 related deaths up to 13.

The 15 new cases reported Thursday brings that total locally up to 864—of that, 215 cases are considered active and 636 people have recovered from the virus.

The health department reminds people to keep social distancing, frequently wash your hands and keep those who have been lost, and their families, in your thoughts.