(KNZA)--Jackson County continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases fueled by the more contagious delta variant.

The Jackson County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Thursday reported 145 active cases. That's up 44 cases from one week ago.

Since the pandemic began, the county has seen 1,743 positive cases, 54 total hospitalizations and 18 virus-related deaths.

The Health Department reports 53 percent of eligible Jackson County residents have been totally vaccinated.