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New COVID-19 case in Pott. County

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May 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Pottawattamie County Public Health officials today (Monday), reported one new COVID-19 case in an elderly adults (someone over the age of 80), residing in Council Bluffs. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Pott. County is now 85, but the IDPH COVID-19 dashboard shows 86 cases. Officials say a Texas resident tested positive in Pottawattamie County, but lives in Texas, and has since returned to Texas. PCPH is currently working with the IDPH to correct the discrepancy.

Currently, 40 persons who tested positive for COVID-19 in Pott. County, are self-isolating. One is hospitalized, 41 have recovered, one moved out-of-state, and two have died.