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Seven positive cases, one in Pierce County; first COVID-19-related death

O’NEILL — North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of seven additional cases and one recovery in the past week. Four of the cases are in Knox County; two of these cases are the result of direct contact with positive cases and two cases are from community spread. NCDHD was also made aware of one additional recovery for Knox County.

One case is in Cherry County. Through case investigation it was determined that the case contracted the illness during travel outside of the district. The case is currently in quarantine. Another case is in Pierce County. Through case investigations it was determined that the case contracted the illness through community spread that is present in the area and is currently in quarantine.

Additionally, North Central District Health Department is saddened to inform the district the last case to be reported is also the first COVID-19-related death in the district. Through case investigation it was determined the case was an Antelope County male in his 70s and was reported to have underlying health conditions.

4th of July Planning

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, many may be thinking of a nice weekend getaway. Camping and outdoor activities are usually on the priority list during the summer months. NCDHD wants to make sure that you are planning and preparing for your travels with safety and COVID-19 in mind. Stay aware of case trends in areas you may be traveling, as well as practicing good hand hygiene and wearing a mask when social distancing can be difficult. Visit our Facebook page and website for information on how to travel smart this summer.

Case County

The case count update as of Monday, June 29, at 3 p.m.: 47 Total Cases (TC), 31 Recoveries (R), and 1 Death (D). Reminder that Total Case (TC) numbers are represented first, and of those total cases the number of Recovered (R) persons is represented second, and total case related Deaths (D) is represented third.

Antelope: TC: 9 R: 8, D: 1

Boyd: TC: 1, R: 1

Brown: TC: 0

Cherry: TC: 2 R: 1

Holt: TC: 3 R: 2

Keya Paha: TC: 0

Knox: TC: 23 R: 13

Pierce: TC: 8 R: 6

Rock: TC: 1, R: 0

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