(KLZA)--The Southeast District Health Department (SEDHD) has confirmed seven additional cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the district.
The additional cases include a male in his twenties who lives in Nemaha county. Three cases in Otoe county, a female in her forties and two males, one in his teens and the other in his twenties. One case in Pawnee county a female in her fifties and two cases in Richardson county, two females, one in her forties and another in her twenties.
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. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. In many cases, a person will have more than one of these symptoms.
As of July 31st the total cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the district is 98. Case counts by county are Johnson 11, Nemaha 19, Otoe 41, Pawnee 7 and Richardson county with 20 cases.
SEDHD reviews all reported test results as soon as they become available and will continue to report county totals to most accurately reflect current cumulative case numbers in the district.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man receives Hard 25 sentence for child sex crime
Horton man arrested following weekend shooting
Hiawatha man facing sex, drug charges waives prelim hearing
Two arrested Thursday in Jackson Co on meth-related charges
Power outage leads to early school dismissal
Inmate dies at Lansing Correctional Facility
Vacancy filled on USD 115 board
MO grass fire battled Thursday
Community Healthcare System hires new CEO
Mound City Mayor Duane Nauman remembered
Falls City School Board approves personnel moves and purchases
Valley Falls' future set for Wednesday eve discussion
PBPN breaks ground for new business
Sheriff issues safety reminder
Brown Co Planning Commission established
USD 415 board approves bids for new HS stadium lights
Johnson-Brock School not able to accept all option-in requests
Richardson County Board agrees to mediation