By John Estridge from information supplied by Indiana State Department of Health and Franklin County Health Department
The number of Franklin County’s COVID-19-related deaths increased by three from 19 to 22.
According to the Franklin County Health Department, the three new deaths are: a female in her 70s, a male in his 70s and a male in his 80s.
Numbers of positive COVID-19 test results remained the same for both Union and Franklin counties with 47 and 253, respectively. It was reported to Union County College Corner Joint School District parents on Friday and then on Sunday a College Corner Elementary student and a teacher in the UCCCJSD both tested positive for COVID-19. UCCCJSD schools remain open on Monday, August 17.