The first official case of coronavirus was confirmed Wednesday by Des Moines County Public Health.
The person is self-isolating at home. Officials did not say where in Des Moines County the person lives.
“While this is Des Moines County’s first case, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” Des Moines County Public Health Director Christa Poggemiller said.
Also, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 21 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 Wednesday, for a total of 145 positive cases. There have been a total of 2,578 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.
Iowa had its first coronavirus death Tuesday, March 24, in Dubuque County.
According to IDPH, the locations and the age range of the 21 individuals (not including the person from Des Moines County includes:
• Allamakee County 1 middle-aged adult (41-60 years)
• Benton County, 2 middle-aged adults (41-60 years)
• Hancock County, 1 middle-aged adult (41-60 years)
• Johnson County, 4 adults (18-40 years), 1 middle-aged adult (41-60 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)
• Linn County, 1 middle-aged adult (41-60 years)
• Muscatine County, 1 adult (18-40 years)
• Polk County, 3 older adults (61-80 years)
• Poweshiek County, 2 older adults (61-80 years)
• Scott County, 2 middle-aged (41-60 years)
• Washington County, 2 adults (18-40 years)