(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a second update provided Friday by the Christian County Health Department.)
The Christian County Health Department reported 16 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the county’s total to 313. Of those cases, 106 are still active and 203 are recovered. There have been four deaths.
Christian County’s total case count has increased by 38% over the last two weeks, following a report of 226 total cases and 75 active cases on June 26.
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The number of confirmed, active cases by age group are:
- Pediatric (0-21): 20
- Young Adult-Middle Age (22-59): 67
- Older Adult (60-84): 17
- Elderly (85+): 2
(Julia Hunter is the webmaster for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at Julia_Hunter622@hotmail.com.)
Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.
