First COVID-19 death reported in Lawrence County, six cases confirmed, potential exposures at area businesses

The Lawrence County Health Department reported the county's first COVID-19 death Monday and six confirmed cases Monday and today.

The first death was a 52-year-old "with an underlying health condition," according to a department news release.

The county has recorded 37 cases, with 18 in isolation and 18 recovered, in addition to the death.

One of today's case was travel-related and the person immediately self-isolated after returning home. The second case was a work-related exposure, according to a health department news release.