(KNZA)--Jackson County continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases.

The Jackson County office of Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health on Wednesday reported 44 active cases in the county, with one hospitalization.

That's up from 28 active cases on August 4.

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

Since the pandemic began there have been a total 1,534 positive cases, with 15 virus-related deaths in Jackson County.

The Health Department reports 50 percent of eligible Jackson County residents have been fully vaccinated.