Franklin County reports third COVID death in as many weeks

BROOKVILLE, IN —The Franklin County Health Department says another resident has died from COVID-19.

A man in his 70s passed away over the weekend. Three Franklin County residents have died from COVID in the past three weeks, bringing the total to 38 since the start of the pandemic.

The county’s positivity rate has jumped to 28%.

Area hospitals are reporting that ICU beds across Southeastern Indiana are at 97% capacity.