The Mills County Public Health Department reports 3 new COVID-19 cases in the county for a total now of 29 confirmed positive cases to date. 22 of those individuals have recovered from the virus.

All three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today are adults, 41-60 years old. All cases were contracted through community spread.

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.