The Superior Express -

South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 85 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 1,556. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 51 in Adams, 20 in Clay, eight in Nuckolls and six in Webster. By county, the new cumulative totals are: 1031 cases in Adams, 234 cases in Clay, 154 cases in Nuckolls, and 137 cases in Webster.

Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director, said COVID-19 can be a severe disease with some people having moderate s...