Klamath County reports 13 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 13 new cases of COVID-19 and a death. The local case count is 2,581. Deaths now number 49. This week’s total is 31.

The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The deceased was an 86-year-old woman who died January 21 at her residence. She had underlying health conditions.

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