The victim was an 81-year old adult from the area.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA, Iowa — Only a couple weeks after first discovering the coronavirus in the area, Scott County officials confirmed the area's first death as a result of the pandemic.

The Scott County Health Department announced the passing in a press release on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5. The death came just over two weeks after the virus was first found in a county resident on March 21.

Scott County officials say the person who died was an adult older than 81-years-old.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to this individual’s family” said Edward Rivers, SCHD health director. “Scott County Health Department and our partners throughout the county and state continue to work to limit the spread and impact of this virus in our communities, and remind everyone to continue to take the necessary steps to minimize your exposure to COVID-19.”

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