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First positive COVID-19 case in Phillips County is under investigation

Monday afternoon, March 30, the Northeast Colorado Health Department announced it was investigating the first positive COVID-19 test result in a Phillips County resident. Melissa Memorial Hospital collected the sample and sent it for testing.

“This individual is currently not hospitalized but is in appropriate isolation,” said Trish McClain, director of NCHD. “It is important that everyone follows the new public health order to stay home. It is up to each of us to protect our community members who are at high risk and not give this virus a chance to spread.”

According to NCHD on Monday, Logan County has six cases, Morgan County five, Yuma County two and Washington County one.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Monday afternoon report said there are 2,627 COVID-19 cases in Colorado, including 51 deaths.

The U.S. now has the most reported cases globally, with 140,904 cases and 2,405 deaths as of Monday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization reported that there are 697,244 cases in 204 countries, including 33,257 deaths worldwide.

Blood drive moved to Lamar

The Friday, April 3, Red Cross blood drive is still on, but the location has been changed. The drive will be at the Lamar Fire Department, 205 Arapahoe St., Lamar, Nebraska, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.