(KLZA)-- The Holt County Health Department has reported the first death of a Holt County resident due to COVID-19.
The resident was a female in her 70's and tested positive for COVID-19 on August 6. The individual had underlying medical conditions.
The Health Department also reported the county currently has 53 total positive cases with 24 of those cases being active.
Holt County residents are encouraged to maintain physical distance of six feet when in public settings, staying home when your are sick, perform proper hand washing, and continue cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
If you cannot maintain six feet of physical distance from others, it is recommended you wear a face covering.
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