On Friday, April 2, the DHHR reported the death of an 83-year old Putnam female. The coronavirus death total for Putnam County is now 93. Based upon population, 1.65 per thousand county residents have succumbed to the disease. Statewide, the rate is 1.50 per thousand.

The first Putnam Covid death was reported in early September. During March, the DHHR reported 14 county deaths. Half of this number was recorded on March 12. The seven deaths…