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(KMZA)--Nemaha Co, Kansas is reporting an additional COVID-19 related death.
Nemaha County Community Health Services reported the death Tuesday, bringing the total to 50 since the pandemic began.
The health agency said the individual was 65 years and older.
As of Tuesday, there were 22 active COVID-19 cases, with no hospitalizations.
Nemaha County has seen a total of more than 1,300 positive cases.
As the new year begins, the health agency said in a post on its Facebook page that they are cautiously optimistic and hopeful.
They noted the number of COVID-19 cases in Nemaha County continues to decrease over the past month.
As the vaccine rollout begins, the health agency says residents have to continue to be vigilant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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