Mills County Public Health officials said Wednesday, they have been notified of an additional, confirmed case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mills County. The individual is between the ages of 0-18, and is self-isolating. Mills County Public Health has followed a total of 22 positive cases in their county.

This has included conducting investigations and tracing the potential contacts for all cases, to identify individuals who came into close contact and should also monitor their health symptoms and self-isolate. Health officials say “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.”

“Please be mindful when you are out in the community. Maintaining distance between you and others is crucial for preventing the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19. By minimizing the amount of close contact we have with others, we reduce our chances of catching the virus and spreading it to our loved ones and within our community.”

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Iowa Coronavirus webpage at https://coronavirus.iowa.gov