North Valley Public Health of Warren has been notified by the Minnesota Department of Health of the first lab-confirmed case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Marshall County. The person is in their 50s, and the case continues to be investigated by MDH. No further information is available at this time.
“On behalf of North Valley Public Health, I’d like to extend our best wishes to this individual for a speedy and full recovery,” said Frances Tougas, NVPH director. “While this is our first confirmed case in Marshall County, we know that COVID-19 is considered widespread and likely was already circulating in our county.”
If you’re experiencing symptoms that you suspect are related to COVID-19, call your local healthcare system.
NVPH is available to answer COVID-19 questions and connect Marshall County with essential services by calling 218-745-5154, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MDH has a COVID-19 hotline available by calling 1-800-657-3903. The hotline is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.