NORTON — The Norton County Health Department on Friday announced eight new cases of COVID-19 in the county.
There are now 715 reported cases of coronavirus in the county, including clusters at the Andbe Home long-term care facility and the Norton Correctional Facility.
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Three additional coronavirus-related deaths were reported, bringing the total to 18. There are two active hospitalizations as of Friday, the department reported.
There remain nine Andbe Home residents and three staff members considered active cases.
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