(KNZA)--Brown and Jackson Counties are reporting a big increase in the number of active cases of COVID-19.
The Brown County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Wednesday reported 49 active cases, with one currently hospitalized. That's up from 13 actives cases last Friday.
Since the pandemic began, Brown County has had 1,469 total positive coronavirus cases, with 40 virus-related deaths.
The Jackson County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Wednesday reported 86 active cases in the county, up from 37 active cases one week ago on October 20.
Since the pandemic began, Jackson County has had 2,029 total positive coronavirus cases, 61 total hospitalizations and 19 virus-related deaths.
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