Eight COVID-19 deaths reported in Jasper County, 16 this month

The Jasper County Health Department reported eight deaths due to COVID-19.

In a news release, issued a few moments ago, the department said the victims were four women in their 80s and one man and three women in their 90s.

The deaths increase Jasper County's coronavirus death toll to 50.

Jasper County has a total of 16 deaths due to COVID-19 this month.