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Kalamazoo County reports 1 more coronavirus death

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo County is reporting another death due to the coronavirus.

The individual was an older adult, according to Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department today.

They had underlying medical conditions.

There are now six deaths from the virus in the county.

There are 67 cases county-wide, according to its website.

The department urged residents to comply with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order and "avoid all gatherings of any size."

It also reminded residents that if they must go out for essential needs, they should wear a cloth mask, maintain six feet distance from others and wash their hands.