The Ellis County Health Department on Friday announced an additional case of COVID-19 had been diagnosed in the county.
In a news release, Ellis County Health Services Director Jason Kennedy said the new positive case was identified through contact tracing, with testing being conducted by a private lab. The patient has no symptoms and is in isolation.
"The case is a contact of a known positive from out of state," Kennedy said. "This individual is a resident of a local long-term care facility. ECHD is working closely with the facility and KDHE to ensure that this case remains isolated."
Overall, Ellis County has two active coronavirus cases, and this is the second new case announced since Wednesday.
Good Samaritan Society, 2700 Canal, issued a release Friday morning, as well, confirming the positive case as one of its residents.
"All residents, families and staff have been notified," Noe Gillespie, administrator, said. "Our facility is continuing to follow local, state and federal guidance in our response to the situation, which includes working closely with Ellis County Health Department and following KDHE guidelines to offer COVID-19 tests to all residents and staff in the coming days.
"We are grateful to the community for the support and resources that have been graciously extended. The health and safety of those we serve remains our highest priority during this unprecedented time."
