(Audubon) The Audubon County Iowa Public Health Department today announced the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was an elderly adult (80+).
“We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual’s family,” said Robert Nelson Audubon County Public Health Director. “Audubon 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)
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow/upper arm.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wear a mask in public situations
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. To speak with an expert about COVID-19 please dial 211 from any phone to reach the Iowa Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline.
