Montgomery County Public Health officials have confirmed information we’ve been passing along to you this week on KJAN, with regard to COVID-19 cases. In their weekly report issued today (Friday), MCPH Administrator Samantha Beeson says there was an additional death associated with COVID-19 this past week, bringing the total to four. The person was over the age of 80.

And, there were 13 new, positive cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County spanning the period of August 1st through the 7th. The demographics say: 2 cases are persons 0-17 years of age; 7 are age 18-to 40; and 4 are age 41-to 60.

The total number of confirmed cases in Montgomery County stand at 54, with 37 recovered and 4 who have died. Beeson says “Cases are continuing to increase, not only in Montgomery County, but surrounding counties. It is still so important to practice social distancing, and when social distancing cannot be practiced, it is recommended to wear a mask. It is also important to stay home when [you are] feeling ill.”