(KNZA)--The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 continues to increase across Kansas.

According to figures released Sunday afternoon by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, there are now 1,337 positive cases statewide.  That's up 69 cases from Saturday.

The state has now experienced 56 virus-related deaths, up one from Saturday.

Leavenworth County continues to have the highest number of confirmed positive cases in the immediate local Kansas area with 85, which is up 10 cases from Saturday.

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

Jackson and Doniphan Counties have 1 case each.