(KNZA)--Brown County is reporting its first COVID-19-related death.

The Brown County Health Department, in a news release Thursday, said the individual was a Brown County resident over the age of 65.

Due to the sensitive nature of the matter, the release said no further details will be shared.

The health department on Wednesday reported a total of 70 positive cases, with three current hospitalizations.  57 have recovered.

The health department urges Brown County residents to stay home when you are feeling ill, wash your hands frequently and to wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.