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One Death, 77 New Adams County COVID Cases Wednesday
The Adams County Health Department reported the 39th COVID-19 related death of an Adams County resident Wednesday, a male in his 90s.
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Officials also reported 77 new confirmed cases of coronavirus Wednesday, ranging in age from under 20 to over 80.
There have now been 3,965 positive COVID cases in Adams County, with 1,172 active cases, 75 hospitalized in their 30s to 90s, and eleven in intensive care.
The preliminary seven-day positivity rate for cases as a percent of total tests stands at 14.54%.
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