MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported the county's first confirmed COVID-19 death.
"The young man was in his 30s and was hospitalized on July 26th, 2020, due to COVID-19 complications. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. This is a somber reminder that COVID-19 does exist in our communities and it is a disease that needs to be taken seriously," said Shalei Shea, McPherson County Health Department director and McPherson County Health Officer.