Officials with Mills County Public Health, Tuesday, say there is one additional, positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in the County. The case concerns a person 41-to 60-years of age, who contracted the virus through community spread.

The latest cases brings to 59 the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mills County. As of Tuesday, 34 had recovered from the virus, and 2,323 residents have been tested, for a positivity rate of 2.6%.

Mills County Public Health says “Given the current uncertainty and the rise in transmission of COVID-19 in Mills County, we are encouraging everyone to wear a cloth face mask cover when they are in public.” Officials say “By doing so, you will help contain the spread of COVID-19.”