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Jackson County Man Dies from COVID-19

Jackson County Public Health

A man in his 80s has died from COVID-19 after previously testing postive in Jackson County. 

He becomes the fifth death in the county. 

The Jackson County Health Department also reported a new case of COVID-19. A woman in her 20s is now isolated after coming in contact with another patient who had the virus. 

Health Officials say Jackson County has had 43 confirmed cases. 

 

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