Health officials in Shelby County are reporting two additional Shelby County residents have tested positive for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to five. The ages of the two latest cases are: A person age 61-to 80, and a person 81 or older.

Community spread of COVID-19 is occurring in Shelby County. For this reason, all Shelby County residents are urged to:

• Stay home
• Practice social distancing and avoid handshakes
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer when soap and water are not available
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow/upper arm

If you have a fever, cough or respiratory symptoms, CALL AHEAD to 712-755-5130. Do NOT go directly to the Emergency Room or the clinic.