May 12, 2020

Ellsworth County reports second confirmed COVID-19 case

Posted May 12, 2020 3:04 PM

ELLSWORTH -- A second confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Ellsworth County.

"The case identified for Ellsworth County is an individual over the age of 20. The individual is currently employed outside of Ellsworth County and will be subject to quarantine in that county of employment," the Ellsworth County Health Department noted in a letter to county residents issued this morning.

"This case was reported originally on Friday, May 8th and the Ellsworth County Health Department has been working closely with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment during this time to gather information on the case," the health department reported.