MYRTUE MEDICAL REPORTED the afternoon of Thursday, April 2 that Two additional Shelby County residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to five.
Two additional Shelby County residents have tested positive for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to five.
Age ranges of the two additional cases:

    COUNTY – Shelby County has agreed to act as the fiscal pass-through agent for a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that, if approved, would provide dollars for Iowa Community Kitchen to provide additional meals to those in need in Shelby County.    The board approved the measure unanimously during an electronic meeting Tuesday, March 31.    According to the grant application, Iowa Community Kitchen (ICK) has been identified

HARLAN -- As the Harlan Community School District continues with its efforts to offer educational enrichment learning opportunities, officials want to make sure that parents/guardians have the resources necessary to support this learning from the home.

    HARLAN – Iowa schools likely will remain closed through April, although school officials are awaiting final orders from Iowa Gov.

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan announced Tuesday that while the city parks will remain open, playground equipment will be off limits until further notice.    Playgrounds are closed, and residents are asked to stay off the equipment to help contain the spread of coronavirus.    City parks are open with the following guidelines:    •  Shelter houses and restrooms are closed.    •  Practice social distancing and avoid close contact with others. 

    HARLAN -- The     Harlan Library announces it will no longer be offering curb-side service as of Tuesday, March 31.    It has been recommended by Public Health, that now is the time for the library to stop this service.    “For the safety of everyone in our community, we encourage you to please stay home unless it is essential for you to leave your home and if you must go out, please use social distancing guidelines,” said Library Director

    HARLAN -- The Shelby County Landfill is open to the public again.        The office remains closed.  Individuals dropping off items should use the mailbox on the wall to drop off payment.

    HARLAN -- Harlan Wastewater officials are reminding residents that cooking grease is prohibited from being disposed into the sewer system.    Cooking grease should be placed in an approved container or jar and disposed of in the garbage.    Officials said residents have been doing a good job reducing the flushing of wipes, paper towels and other non-approved items into the sewer system.    “There has been some improvement,” officials said.

    STATE -- The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 52 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 549 positive cases.    Three additional deaths have been reported -- in Muscatine County, a middle-aged (41-60) resident;  one elderly adult (81+) in Polk County and one elderly adult (81+)  in Washington County.