(MSC News)--The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Kansas, as do the number of related deaths in the state.

According to figures released Monday afternoon by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, there are now 1,376 positive cases statewide.  That's  up 39 cases from Sunday.

The state has now experienced 62 virus-related deaths, up 6 from Sunday.

Statistics for local area Kansas Counties show Leavenworth County continuing to have the highest number of confirmed positive cases with 87, which is up 2 cases from Sunday.

Jefferson and Pottawatomie Counties have 5 cases each, while Atchison County has 3.

Jackson and Doniphan Counties have 1 case each.