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Two more coronavirus cases reported in Lamar County.

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Officials on Monday reported two more coronavirus cases in Lamar a County.

On April 30 and May 1, 357 specimens were collected from local nursing homes. On Monday, 45 tests came back negative with 312 results still pending.

Brentwood is reporting all 94 residents tested negative for COVID-19 from tests conducted last week.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been 71 positive cases in Lamar County with officials stating seven of those are travel-related and 64 community spread.

Of the 71 cases, 51 are affiliated with local nursing home staff and residents and 20 of those cases are unrelated.

“All positive patients have been notified and quarantined immediately,” said the Paris-Lamar County Health District. “It is imperative at this time that everyone continue to maintain social distancing and the Health District strongly recommends wearing masks in public places.”

Age 0-9: none

Age 10-19: 2 male 1 female

Age 20-29: 1 male 3 females

Age 30-39: 3 males 2 females

Age 40-49: 2 male 5 females

Age 50-59: 3 males 7 females

Age 60-69: 12 males 11 females

Age 70-79: 2 males 9 females

Age 80 plus: 4 males 4 females

In addition, there are approximately 61 persons under monitoring. Six of positive patients have recovered.

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