First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Page County

 A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Page County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual is self-isolating at home.

“While this is Page County’s first case, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Page County Public Health Director Jessica Erdman.

Approximately 80 percent of Iowans infected with COVID-19, will experience only a mild to moderate illness. Most mildly ill Iowans do not need to go to their healthcare provider or be tested to confirm they have COVID-19. 

Sick Iowans must stay home and isolate themselves from others in their house.

Stay home and isolate from others in the house until:

• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) AND • other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) AND • at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.