Klamath County reports 17 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report 17 new cases of COVID-19 and a death. The local case count is 2,612. Deaths now number 51. This week’s total is 62.

The reporting week runs from Sunday through Saturday.

The deceased was a 74-year-old man who died January 23 at his residence. He had underlying health conditions.

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