(KLZA)-- The Holt County, Missouri Health Department has reported three more deaths due to COVID-19 bringing the total to 10 deaths in the county.

All three individuals had underlying medical conditions according to a release from the Health Department. 

As of Monday afternoon, Holt County reported a total of 360 COVID-19 cases in the county since the pandemic began.  Of that total,  34 cases are currently active.

The Holt County Health Department is urging everyone to take preventative measures to prevent the spread of the respiratory illness including social distancing,  avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people and following state and local orders for staying home and staying safe.