(KLZA)-- The Southeast District Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of coronavirus within the district which includes Richardson, Pawnee, Nemaha, Johnson and Otoe counties. 

A male in his teens living in Nemaha County and a female in her twenties who lives in Otoe County are the two newest COVID-19 patients in the area.

All identified close contacts will be asked to self-quarantine.  Individuals with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should self-isolate to avoid transmitting the virus to others.  

As of Monday the total cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the district is 15.  Six are in Johnson County,  six in Otoe  County, two in Nemaha County and one in  Richardson County.