Three more COVID-19 cases reported in Barton County, total at 18

(From the Barton County Health Department)

The Barton County Health Department is announcing three additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Barton County. Total active cases in the county now stand at 18. 

The 16th case is related to the previous cluster of exposures in the western portion of the county. The 17th case was discovered during pre-operative testing, while the 18th case stems from a known workplace exposure. Both cases are in the southern portion of the county. 

None of the three cases reported any community exposure and have been self-isolating since the onset of symptoms.

To protect the privacy of the individual and their families, we will not release individually identifiable details. The individuals are Quarantined and being monitored closely by the Barton County Health Department.