(KNZA)--COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Jackson County.

The Jackson County Office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Thursday reported 70 active cases, with one hospitalization.

That's up from 44 active cases reported on August 11.

The more contagious delta variant continues to be prevalent in the county.

The county has seen 1,582 positive cases since the pandemic began, with 15 virus-related deaths.

The health department reports 51 percent of eligible Jackson County residents have been fully vaccinated.