County Reports 17 More COVID-19 Deaths

Franklin County reported 17 additional COVID-19 deaths on Saturday.

They are:

52 yo Male, Beaufort
57 yo Male, Berger
80 yo Male, Leslie
64 yo Female, Robertsville
75 yo Male, St. Clair
82 yo Male, St. Clair
66 yo Male, Sullivan
77 yo Female, Sullivan
76 yo Male, Union
85 yo Male, Union
65 yo Male, Union
86 yo Female, Union
84 yo Male, Union
61 yo Male, Union
97 yo Male, Washington
94 yo Female, Washington
92 yo Female, Washington

In addition, the county said six more people are listed as probable deaths. They are:

Probable - 66 yo Female, Sullivan
Probable - 64 yo Male, Sullivan
Probable - 78 yo Female, Berger
Probable - 93 yo Female, Sullivan
Probable - 65 yo Female, Sullivan
Probable - 87 yo Female, St. Clair

The county has lost 147 people due in part to COVID-19.

There were 18 new cases reported, bringing the total to 8,784.

Another 1,760 probable cases are being reported.

Hospitalizations are at 10 and there are 10 active cases in long-term care facilities.

The seven-day positivity rate is 9.6% and the 14-day average of new cases is 19.64.