The total is the lowest since two new cases were reported April 6.
Tuesdayâs new patients include one in the 11-20 age group and one between ages 21-30.
The new patients bring the total to 4,269 DeKalb County residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the first local case was reported March 24, 2020.
A total of 78 county residents have died while positive for the coronavirus, according to the county Health Department. The most recent death was reported March 25.
A national news report this week said 22% of new COVID-19 cases are occurring in school-age children.
âThis is exactly what Iâve been telling the superintendents for weeks, now,â said Dr. Mark Souder, DeKalb County health officer.
County reports 11 new COVID-19 cases
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County reports eight new COVID-19 cases
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New COVID-19 cases fewer than recent weekends
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