Officials with the Pottawattamie County Public Health Department reported Wednesday evening, that there were 15 more, positive cases of COVID-19. Twelve of the cases are residents of Council Bluffs, three are from Oakland. One case is a person under the age of 18. Nine are age 18-to 40, two are from 61-to 80 years of age, and one is 80 years of age or older.

As of May 13th, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Pott. County is 106. Currently 54 individuals are self-isolating, one is hospitalized, one has moved out-of-state, and there have been two deaths. Based on PCPH contact tracing investigations, 38 Pott. County COVID-19 cases are the result of Community Spread.

PCPH continues to conduct contact tracing investigations for each COVID-19 case. If and when a risk to the general public is identified, the County will publicly identify the location and community any actions the public should take.

On a related note, owners of the Oakland Dairy Queen posted on social media Tuesday evening, that one of their employees, who does not live in the community, tested positive for COVID-19. The owners said “For the safety of our employees, we have closed until May 22nd. We appreciate all the positive support that is coming in during these difficult times.”