COVID-19 Area Updates, Cancellations and Disruptions
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:26pm
The Sullivan Independent News will be posting regular updates on the novel coronavirus that affect our area.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Cases In Long-Term Care Facilities Surge
Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:09pm
Franklin County has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities.
The county health department reported Tuesday there are now 92 active cases in those facilities.
County Reports Two More Deaths Sunday
Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:41pm
Franklin County reported Sunday that two more people have died due in part to COVID-19.
The latest fatalities bring the total to 44.
County Reports New Single-Day High 62 Cases
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 9:09am
Franklin County on Saturday reported a new single-day high of 62 COVID-19 cases.
The number of cases in nursing homes rose to 54.
Hospitalizations dropped to 11.
County Reports 42nd COVID-19-Related Death
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:46am
Franklin County reported that an 86-year-old Washington man has died due in part to COVID-19.
He is the 42nd county resident to die from the disease.