There are now two COVID-19 related deaths in Grant County, according to the Grant County Emergency Management Agency.
The county’s total number of cases has increased to 19.
In response to the deaths, Marion Mayor Jess Alumbaugh released the following statement on Sunday evening:
City of Marion and Grant County:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the first coronavirus-related deaths in our community. Three individuals’ deaths have been determined to be caused by COVID-19. The total number of Grant County residents infected by the virus is currently 19.
Please join me in praying for the families and friends of the three human beings who did not survive this pandemic. And continue to lift those who have been infected by the virus and are still in quarantine.
Last but not least, continue to pray for our healthcare workers, first responders, and all the people who continue to work during this pandemic.
Please stay home for the next 14 days. Don’t stay home because your government is asking you to stay home. Do it because it’s the right thing to do in these unprecedented times.
God bless us all!
Marion Mayor Jess Alumbaugh
More than 4,400 Hoosiers have tested positive for the virus. A total of 127 Hoosiers have died to date.
As of Sunday morning, 22,652 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 19,800 on Saturday.