(KNZA)--Jackson County's public health order, which requires the use of a face mask in public and limits mass gatherings to 25 people, has been extended two weeks.

The Jackson County Commission approved the extension Monday.

It will be revisited at the Commission's December 28th meeting.

The order was first approved by the Commission at their November 13 meeting to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The Jackson County Health Department on Monday reported 48 new positive cases of COVID-19 since last Thursday.

There are currently 155 active cases, with two hospitalized.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Jackson County has seen a total of 885 positive cases, with 10 virus-related deaths.