Coronavirus: Miami County confirms 9 deaths, 10th under investigation

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has prompted Ball Ground, Holly Springs and Waleska to declare states of emergency and urge people to stay home. CDC

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has prompted Ball Ground, Holly Springs and Waleska to declare states of emergency and urge people to stay home. CDC
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By Micah Karr
April 4, 2020
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The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed that nine people in Miami County have died of coronavirus. The Miami County Coroner says a 10th coronavirus death is suspected, but not yet confirmed.

The first cases in Miami County were reported on March 2, the Ohio Department of Health website shows.

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A care center in Miami County, Koester Pavilion had several confirmed cases of coronavirus. At least four deaths were attributed to the nursing home, the Miami County Coroner reported.

The first deaths due to coronavirus were reported on March 20, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

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