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Pott.County COVID-19 cases unchanged; Harrison County reports 2 more case positives

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April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Page County has it’s 5th confirmed case of COVID-19. According to Page County Public Health, the individual is an older adult (61 – 80 years) and has contracted the virus via community spread. They are currently hospitalized.

Health officials in Pottawattamie County, Monday evening, said the number of positive COVID-19 cases remains unchanged at 18. Twelve patients have recovered, five are self-isolating at home, and as we’ve previously mentioned, there was one death. Pott. County Public Health says they continue to work closely with the meatpacking and processing plants within the county, as well as with the Iowa Department of Public Health, so as to mitigate any potential out breaks at those facilities.

In Harrison County, they are reporting two additional cases of COVID-19, marking 15 total cases in the county. The individuals are one adult male and one adult female, both ages 41-to 60. The individuals are household contacts of a previously established Harrison County positive case, and have been in home isolation since the previous case tested positive. All contacts that have been deemed at risk have been notified.