COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Ida County
The Ida County Department of Public Health today announced
the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The
individual was greater than 80 years old.
“We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual’s family,” said Rebecca Burns, Ida County Public Health Coordinator. “Ida County Public Health and all of our key partners throughout the county and state continue to work to limit the spread and impact of this virus in our communities.”
All residents should:
- Stay home as much as
possible. Leave only for essential errands like groceries or getting
medication. When you run these errands, send only one person from the
household, if possible.
- Stay home when even mildly
ill (the kind of illness that normally wouldn’t prevent you from your
everyday activities).
- Wear a face covering when
in public and practice social distancing when possible.
- Cover coughs and sneezes
with a tissue or your elbow/upper arm.
- Wash hands frequently with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the
IDPH webpage at https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus or
coronavirus.iowa.gov.
and follow the department on Facebook at @IowaDepartmentOfPublicHealth and on
Twitter at @IAPublicHealth.
