BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Department of Health said another 48 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 2,625.
The numbers released Monday show 40 of the new cases are in Cass County, which remains the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus remained at 61 on Monday.
Health officials say 70,676 people statewide so far have tested negative for the virus.
Thirty-five people are currently hospitalized with the virus, down one from Sunday.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
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