From a press release
The Franklin County Health Department announces there have been 257 positive cases of COVID-19 in the county (since mid-March). That is up one from Thursday, August 20.
Health Officials also announce 200 of those cases have recovered from the Coronavirus!
Currently, 35 cases are being actively monitored, including 10 that are hospitalized.
The total of COVID-19-related deaths in FC is 22.
No other info about these individuals will be released due to privacy laws.
It is still critically important for all citizens to stay home if they are sick. If you are awaiting COVID test results, STAY HOME until you receive your results, and avoid being around other people.
It is still important to wash your hands frequently, sanitize all frequently touched surfaces often, and wear a mask in public if social distancing is not possible. We all must do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19.