COVID deaths in Monroe County top 1,500

The death toll of 1,506 as of last week underscores a grim milestone as cases in the area escalate.The death toll from the novel coronavirus in Monroe County has topped 1,500, officials reported Monday, underscoring a grim milestone as cases in the area escalate. In a weekly briefing, the Monroe County Department of Public Health revealed 14 new deaths from Nov. 19-29, bringing the death total to 1,506.…