By: Donovan W. Mann – donovanm@977thebolt.com
Humboldt, IA – Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is reporting the second COVID-19 associated death in Humboldt County.
The release from HCMH:
The Humboldt County Department of Public Health today announced the second death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was in the 61-80 age group.
“We extend our sincere condolences to this individual’s loved ones,” said Humboldt County Public Health Director Joleen Sernett.
This loss is a reminder that we must all do our part to protect our most vulnerable. This means to stay home if you are sick, maintaining six feet distance from those outside of your household, washing your hands often, and wearing a face covering when social distancing is not possible.
Iowa Code Chapter 22 prohibits the release of information that could lead to the identification of an individual or facility. Humboldt County Public Health is following Iowa law by not releasing information such as the town where an individual lives. Some states have different confidentiality laws; regardless, information related to where an individual lives or has visited is not essential in protecting the public’s health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the IDPH webpage at coronavirus.iowa.gov/ and follow Humboldt County cases at www.humboldthospital.org/news-events/covid-19-update
There are no new positive cases confirmed as of Aug. 17, 2020. The total positive count in Humboldt County is 133 with two deaths and 95 recoveries.