Franklin County sees seventh suspected COVID-19 related death

Brookville, IN—The Franklin County Health Department was notified today of the seventh suspected COVID-19 related death, a female in her 90’s.  No other details were provided by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).   No further information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.  “We would like to offer our condolences to family and friends in their time of mourning,” said Health Department supervisor, Angie Ruther, RN.

Health officials also announced that four more people have recovered from the virus, bringing Franklin County’s total number of recovered to 19.  Two individuals were family who both tested positive for coronavirus.  The two other unrelated patients lived alone.  All four have been released from quarantine.