(KAIR)--The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 continues to increase in Atchison County.
The Atchison County Health Department on Tuesday reported 281 positive cases since the pandemic began, with two individuals currently hospitalized. The Department reports 43 active cases.
The county has seen a 62 virus case increase since August 28.
Benedictine College in Atchison on Tuesday reported 17 active cases, which represents 0.7 percent of the campus population.
The college and Atchison County Health Department last Friday announced a joint agreement for enhanced COVID-19 mitigation efforts at the college, which is effective until September 18.
The agreement avoids a quarantine order restricting students to their dorm rooms and allows for the continuation of in-person classes.
Atchison County Health Officer Lori Forge on September 2nd issued a proposed quarantine order for the college in response to an increase in COVID cases at the college.
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