MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported the county's 41st confirmed case of COVID-19.
The newest positive case is a female in her teens who is currently isolating at home with known exposure to another positive case, a news release from the health department noted.
As of today, McPherson County county has 41 confirmed COVID-19 cases and one case identified as probable by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Of those cases, 30 have met KDHE recovery guidelines, the health department reported.
"McPherson County Health Department recommends McPherson County remains in Phase 3 until June 29th, 2020. The team will reevaluate the community standings and risk for spread later next week before recommending we move to Phase Out. This decision is based off of the current facility investigation, increases in positive cases over the last 14 days, and the recommendation from KDHE," the health department explained in the news release.