Ninth positive COVID-19 case, second death reported

 A ninth case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Montgomery County.

The new case is an elderly adult (over 80) and currently in isolation. Sadly, Montgomery County Public Health officials are also reporting an additional death associated with COVID-19.

As of June 5, there have been nine confirmed cases of COVID-19, with two deaths. Six of the positive cases have recovered, and 386 individuals have been tested in the county.

There remains only one positive COVID-19 case in Serology testing, and 55 of the 56 individuals tested through the process have tested negative.

The Iowa Coronavirus website reflects 10 positive individuals on the county dashboard however, that information is incorrect and will be changed within the next 24 hours.

Press releases will now be distributed on Monday and Friday unless otherwise needed. Current COVID-19 information can be found by visiting the Iowa Coronavirus webpage at coronavirus.iowa.gov/