New COVID-19 cases remain low in Marion County, according to the state of Iowa Coronavirus Database. Twelve new positive cases have been confirmed since Sunday. In total, 213 are considered active and infectious as per Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines. A 70th death in Marion County attributed to the virus was confirmed on Thursday. One individual is currently hospitalized with COVID-19 locally. In total, 6,757 doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine have been administered to Marion County residents, with 1,439 completing the two shot-series.