A fifth case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Montgomery County. The new case is a child (0-17 years) and contracted the virus through close contact with a positive case.

In Montgomery County, to date, there have been five (5) confirmed cases, one (1) of which has recovered. A total of 149 people have been tested. There is still a great need for all residents to stay home as much as possible, stay away from groups of people and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals as there is substantial spread of COVID-19 throughout Iowa.

“We encourage residents to spend time outdoors when possible because it’s beneficial to mental health and physical activity is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle,” said Samantha Beeson, Montgomery County Public Health Administrator. “Everyone needs to continue following social distancing guidelines when outdoors because close contact, even outside, can spread the virus that causes COVID-19.”