Health officials in Mills County, Thursday, report two new, confirmed cases of COVID-19. The cases were persons 18-to 40 years of age, both of whom contracted the virus through community spread. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Mills County to 26, with 22 persons having recovered and 1,640 tests completed.

MCPH officials say “We want to remind all county residents that even though the Governor has eased restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, COVID-19 continues to spread in our county. It is now more important than ever to practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow/upper arm and stay at home when you are ill.”

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Iowa Coronavirus webpage at https://coronavirus.iowa.gov