(Le Mars) — The Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars long-term nursing care facility is confirming three residents tested positive for COVID-19, out of all 55 residents tested, with one still pending. In a news release, Administrator, Karen Mousel says, “Good Samaritan Society continues to use vigorous infection control measures and extra precautions to monitor the
health of all residents and staff members. As always, the health, safety and well-being of our residents, staff and the community we serve is our top priority.”
Plymouth County Community Health Director, Tara Geddes, explains the protocol all long-term care facilities must follow when positive cases have been detected within a facility.
Geddes says the number of positive cases reported in Plymouth County continue to increase, although there have been some indications the trend is slowing down.
The Community Health Director says most recently the demographics in Plymouth County showing positive case results of having COVID-19 are the younger to middle age demographics.
Geddes says as of today (Tuesday) Plymouth County has reported 354 positive cases of coronavirus.
