CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. – The Crawford County Health Department confirms the county’s first death related to COVID-19.

Health officials confirmed that a woman in her 40’s passed away at an ER. According to a statement released by the Health Department, “COVID 19 testing was performed post-mortem and was positive.”

The release continued, “We send our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.”

This case brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Crawford County to five. The Health Department is conducting a case investigation to quarantine all contacts of the individual.

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