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8 new COVID-19 cases reported in Pottawattamie County, Tuesday

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June 16th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Pottawattamie County Public Health (PCPH) officials said Tuesday there were eight new cases of COVID-19. One person is from Crescent, the rest are from Council Bluffs. Two cases are epi-linked, while others were tested between June 11th and 14th. All eight are between the ages of 18 and 40.

An additional 41 persons have recovered from COVID-19 in Pott. County, which is the highest number of recoveries reported by PCPH in one day. A person is considered to be “Recovered,” after they’ve completed a 10-day isolation period, have improved symptoms, and have been fever-free for three days. There were 323 recoveries as of Tuesday’s report.

As of Tuesday, 210 persons were self-isolating, and six were in a hospital. Officials say 152 of the positive cases are the result of community spread. Here are the demographics of those who tested positive:

  • Males: 290
  • Females: 286
  • Age 17 & under: 41
  • Age 18-40: 261
  • Age 41-60: 178
  • Age 61-80: 83
  • Age 81 or older 13.