Testing Up, Positive Cases Down In Latest Dearborn Co. Morbidity & Mortality Report

The Dearborn County Health Department has released its findings for the week of August 28-September 3.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – The Dearborn County Health Department is continuing to keep community members informed with their weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report.

For the week of August 28 through September 3, a total of 447 Dearborn County residents were tested for COVID-19.

Of those tested, there were 432 negative tests and 15 positive tests.

Testing was up last week from 357 a week prior and positive tests decreased by one.

Positive tests varied in different age group. The 19-30 age group had the most positive cases this week with five, followed by the 51-80 age group with four positive tests.

There were no COVID-related deaths in the county for the fourth consecutive week.

To date, Dearborn County has seen 579 positive cases and 28 deaths.

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