Marion County Public Health confirmed 114 new cases of COVID-19 from October 26th through November 2nd.

There are 996 recoveries and 135 considered active. Eleven deaths have been attributed to the virus since the beginning of the outbreak. The two week average positive test rate is at 16 percent, which is above the 15 percent threshold schools can use coupled with high attendance to switch to virtual classes for the first time since September.

The State of Iowa Coronavirus website database shows 1,161 positive tests of COVID-19 as of 2 p.m. Monday — Marion County Public Health only releases case information for those that have been confirmed by their staff.

As of Sunday, there were 10 Marion County residents hospitalized, as the state sees a large surge in the number of COVID-19 patients.

Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics released a statement Monday urging the public to wear face masks and practice social distancing to help slow the number of cases in the county and to help them better manage resources, as the current surge of patients is anticipated to continue.