Nodaway County confirms third COVID-19 case

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MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Health Department announced Monday a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

According to a release from health department director Tom Patterson, a woman age 30-39 tested positive, and is a household contact of another positive case. She is isolated in her private home.

Patterson said in the release that if you are not contacted by a health official, then you are not considered a close contact of the person.

The first positive case of COVID-19 in the county — in a female age 50-59 — was confirmed on April 2, followed by a second positive test on April 5.

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