39 new COVID-19 cases confirmed this past week, 62 active

By: Donovan W. Mann – [email protected]

Humboldt, IA – Public Health is reporting a total of 39 new COVID-19 cases in Humboldt County over the course of the past week.

In looking at the COVID-19 numbers for the county from Monday Oct. 5 through Sunday Oct. 11, Humboldt County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health have confirmed a total of 39 new cases over the course of the week. The county’s total case count is now up to 246.

Here is how the total positive cases break down by age:

  • 28 are in the 0-17 age range (18 recoveries).
  • 98 are in the 18-40 age range (81 recoveries).
  • 78 are in the 41-60 age range (78 recoveries).
  • 40 are in the 61-80 age range (27 recoveries).
  • Two are in the 81+ age category (one recovery).

At this time there have been 184 recoveries with two COVID-19 related deaths in Humboldt County for a total of 62 active cases. KHBT will continue to provide updates on the COVID-19 case count in Humboldt County through our website 977thebolt.com and our Facebook page.