The Superior Express -

South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 96 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in four days (Friday through Monday), bringing the cumulative number of cases in the four-county health district to 1,375. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 60 in Adams, 18 in Clay, nine in Nuckolls and nine in Webster. By county, the new cumulative totals are: 925 cases in Adams, 192 cases in Clay, 131 cases in Nuckolls, and 127 cases in Webster.

SHDHD also reported the 17th COVID-19-related death of a previously reported case. Michele Bever, SHDHD executive directo...