Newton County reports second COVID-19 death

A second death has been reported in Newton County as a result of COVID-19. Read the full press release below:

The Newton County Health Department is saddened to report a death in the county related to COVID-19. This individual was in their 70’s and had other chronic medical illnesses. This individual was admitted to the hospital for signs and symptoms related to COVID-19. This individual was a contact to another related case.

The Newton County Health Department had been working with this family and contacts had previously been notified and are under quarantine. Out of respect to this individual’s family, no identifying details will be released. We are very saddened by this news and our thoughts and prayers go out to this family.

The county has reported a total of 105 cases of the virus with 73 of those currently active. This comes as cases have steadily increased in area counties over the past couple of weeks.