Three More Cold-Related Deaths Bring Season Total To 36

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CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Medical Examiner's Office confirmed three additional cold-related deaths, bringing the season total to 36 deaths.

The Office has confirmed 36 cold-related deaths in #CookCounty since the start of the winter season (Oct. 1). Please visit a local warming center if you do not have heat. https://t.co/9Qq4xV7HAI
— Cook County ME (@CookCountyME) February 27, 2019

A 71-year-old woman, 51-year-old man and 47-year-old man are among the latest reported cold-related deaths in Cook County.

During the 2017 to 2018 winter season, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office reported a total of 47 cold-related deaths.

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