(MSC News)--The number of local area COVID-19 confirmations continue to rise, echoing the climb being seen statewide.

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Monday afternoon, there are now 3 confirmed positive cases in Jefferson County, the same number of cases in Pottawatomie County. The number in Leavenworth County has climbed to 40, while Atchison County has 2 confirmed cases. The counties of Doniphan and Jackson have one confirmed case each.

Statewide, the KDHE Monday confirmed 845 cases statewide, which have resulted in 25 deaths.