(KNZA)--The number of active cases of COVID-19 has decreased in Jackson and Nemaha Counties. 

According to statistics released Wednesday by the Jackson County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health, there are 182 active coronavirus cases in the county. That's down from 225 active cases on January 19.

The Health Department reports one additional virus-related death, bringing the total to twenty-two since the pandemic began.

The delta variant continues to be prominent coronavirus strain in the county, with five confirmed cases of the omicron variant.

Since the pandemic began, Jackson County has had 3,644 total positives cases.

Meanwhile, the Nemaha County County Health Department on Wednesday reported 67 active coronavirus cases in the county, with one hospitalization. That's down from 82 active cases on January 19.

The Health Department identified 19 of the current cases as “ breakthrough cases”---those involving individuals who have been vaccinated.

Since the pandemic began, Nemaha County has had 3,027 total positive cases and 61 virus-related deaths.