The DHHR reported Monday, August 9, that two Putnam residents died from COVID infection in the most recent 7-day period. The two deaths are the first coronavirus deaths to be reported in the county since May 17. The deceased were females, ages 64 and 90. The DHHR did not disclose the vaccination status of the two individuals.

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