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Taney County Health Department Says 2 More People Have Died From COVID-19

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published August 13, 2020 at 12:31 PM CDT

The Taney County Health Department says two more Taney County residents have died of COVID-19. One of the deaths is associated with a Taney County nursing home.

The total COVID-19 death count for Taney County is 11 as of August 12.

One of these two recent deaths is associated with a Taney County nursing home. The TCHD continues to work with local nursing home facilities and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, according to a news release.

The Taney County currently has 488 confirmed cases, 160 under investigation, 11 deaths, and 114 recovered.

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Michele Skalicky

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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