Loup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD) reports a woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions and confirmed to have COVID-19 has died. This death marks the fourth COVID-19 related death within the district.

“The health department sends our condolences to the family,” said Charles Cone, LBPHD Executive Director. “COVID-19 can cause mild to severe symptoms. We urge everyone to continue to practice social distancing to help protect our high-risk and vulnerable populations.”

Cone wants to emphasize that people who are positive with COVID-19 may also be asymptomatic (have no symptoms, which is why it is important to abide by the 10-person rule for gatherings and focus on preventative measures such as wearing a mask in public and frequent hand washing.

News ReleaseLoup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD) reports a woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions and confirmed to have COVID-19 has died. This death marks the fourth COVID-19 related death within the district.“The health department sends our condolences to the family,” said Charles Cone, LBPHD Executive Director. “COVID-19 can cause mild to severe symptoms. We urge everyone to continue to practice social distancing to help protect our high-risk and vulnerable populations.”Cone wants to emphasize that people who are positive with COVID-19 may also be asymptomatic (have no symptoms, which is why it is important to abide by the 10-person rule for gatherings and focus on preventative measures such as wearing a mask in public and frequent hand washing.

Loup Basin Public Health reports fourth COVID-19 related death