More cases of COVID-19 in Jewell County

The Jewell County Health Department received notification confirming the sixth and seventh cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jewell County

The sixth case involves a male in his 70s and the seventh case is a male in his 30s. Both are maintaining in home isolation and are stable at this time. Jewell County Health Department is working to identify any close contacts of the individuals and those who were exposed will be contacted as soon as possible. Contacts will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms.

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