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Lincoln County reports additional COVID-19 cases

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Posted at 7:30 AM, Jul 29, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-29 09:29:59-04

LIBBY — Local health officials report that additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County Health Department was notified of six new positive cases of novel coronavirus on Tuesday.

The positives are from the group of samples that were delayed at laboratories from July 7 - July 13, according to a social media post.

The individuals in the newly confirmed cases are in a man in his 50s; a man in his 50s who is considered recovered; a man in his 30s who is considered recovered; a woman under 19; a man in his 60s; and a woman in her 60s.

There are currently 20 active COVID-19 cases and one hospitalization in Lincoln County. A total of 63 cases have been reported including two deaths.