Pottawattamie County Public Health officials reported Saturday afternoon, that the County has seven new, COVID-19 positive cases, and one more person has died from the virus, the fifth recorded to date. The latest victim was a man age 81 or older who was from Council Bluffs, and had pre-existing medical conditions.

Of the seven newly reported COVID-19 cases, six are from Council Bluffs, and one is from Neola. Six persons are 18-to 40-years of age, and one is 41-to 60. All were tested between May 18th and the 22nd.  So far, 2,624 Pott. County residents have been tested for COVID-19, and 215 have tested positive.

An additional five people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 116. Officials say, “Currently, five individuals are hospitalized,and 85 are self-isolating. Based on the PCPH contact tracing investigations, a total of 64 Pottawattamie County COVID-19 cases are the result of community spread.”