May 29, 2020

Clay County reports 2nd COVID-19 death

Posted May 29, 2020 1:43 AM

CLAY CENTER -- Clay County has reported its second COVID-19 death.

The male patient, in the 55-64-year-old age range, died Wednesday, according to a news release from the Clay County Health Department.

"The patient tested positive on May 14, 2020, while admitted to an out of county hospital," the news release noted.

"Contact investigations by Clay County Health Department Staff identified his close contacts and those contacts have fulfilled the needed quarantine procedures," the health department added.