SIDNEY - The Iowa Department of Public Health and Fremont County Public Health have identified two additional cases of COVID-19 in the county.

The two new cases involved older adults aged 61 to 80 years.

The county's first reported case was reported three days ago on May 7.

Public Health Director Jamie Behrends urged the county to continue to take preventive measures to slow the spread of the virus.

Behrends: “ It’s important for everyone to stay home as much as possible and to practice social distancing – this simply means to stay away from groups of
people, and to keep a 6-foot distance from other individuals.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath. If you are
experiencing any of these symptoms, you should call your health care provider before going into the office.

The provider may have special instructions for you and will determine if you should be tested.