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Two more deaths and 145 new COVID-19 cases reported in Marion County

By Bruce Kropp Aug 24, 2021 | 8:07 PM

The Marion County Health Department is reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths and 145 new cases from Saturday through Tuesday.

The deaths were in an unvaccinated female in her 80s and an unvaccinated male in his 90s.   The male was a long-term care resident, while the female was not.

The 145 new cases span all ages.   None are long-term care residents, six are school age, three are four years and younger with the high end of the positive cases a male and female in their 90s.

There are now 23 who are in the hospital, two who are long-term care residents, and three who are on a ventilator.

Of the 145 new cases, 24 were fully vaccinated.

There are now 563 active cases.   22 were released from isolation over the weekend and Monday and Tuesday.