The Defiance County General Health District is reporting the 12th fatality in the county due to the corona virus.The latest victim is a male subject in his 70’s with underlying health conditions.That takes the total number of positive Covid-19 cases in Defiance County to 309, with another 21 probable cases.
The Defiance County Health District also received information concerning an outbreak from Defiance College.There are 36 cases at this time, and the health department is working with the college to investigate.The school has been proactive in taking steps to try and prevent the virus from spreading.They are now tracing contacts to set-up potential quarantines, if needed.