As of today (Thursday) Pottawattamie County has 40 new COVID-19 cases. Two of the individuals are from Carter Lake, one is from Avoca, one Neola, and 36 are from Council Bluffs. Three of the persons are age 17 or under, 25 are ages 18-to 40, nine are 41-to 60, two are 61-to 80, and one person is 81 or older. PCPH reports a total of 492 COVID-19 positive cases as of today (Thursday). 258 persons have recovered, 198 are self-isolating, and seven are hospitalized. Current contract tracing data show 146 cases are the result of community spread.

Pott. County Public Health (PCPH) warns residents that “COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities, and taking proper precautions remains vital. We want to draw attention to the fact that more than 40% of the people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Pottawattamie County are in the 18-40 age range. PLEASE wear masks when you are out in public. Stay home as much as you can – especially if you are ill – and wash your hands often.”

Matt Wyant, with PCPH says “Most healthy individuals in the 18-to 40 age range recover from COVID-19. Nevertheless, COVID-19 is highly contagious, and while a healthy young adult might only experience mild symptoms, they still shed the virus.” Wyant said “With businesses reopening at full capacity and large gatherings beginning to occur, now is not the time to let your guard down.”

Positive case breakdown by demographics:

• Male cases: 250
• Female case: 242
• Persons age 0-to 17: 38
• Adult, 18-40: 206
• Adult, 41-60: 158
• Adult, 61-80: 77
• Adult, 81>: 13.