(KNZA)--A 50-case increase in the number of active cases of COVID-19 is being reported in Jackson County from last week.  

According to figures released Wednesday by the Jackson County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health, there are 113 active cases in the county. That's up from 63 active cases on November 24.  

Since the pandemic began, Jackson County has had 2,361 total positive coronavirus cases, 63 total hospitalizations and 20 virus-related deaths.