(KNZA)--The number of active cases of COVID-19 decreased in Brown and Doniphan Counties last week.

The Brown County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Friday reported 55 active cases in the county, with five hospitalized.  That's down from 70 active cases  on January 21.

Most of the current cases involve those 35 to 44 years old, followed by those 45 to 54 years old.   

The Health Department reports two additional COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to 47 since the pandemic began.

Brown County has had 2,277 total positive cases since the start of the pandemic.

 In neighboring Doniphan County, the Health Department on Friday reported 114 active cases.  That's down from 154 active cases on January 21.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Doniphan County has had 2,061 total positive coronavirus cases, with 29 virus-related deaths.