By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA northeast Kansas resident is in isolation after testing
positive for COVID-19.Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department officials report
this is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jackson County, Kansas. NEK
officials have contacted people who recently visited the individual.No details have been given about the person who displayed the
symptoms.The person is in isolation and is following the
recommendations of health officials.Officials in the Holton office recommend anyone with symptoms
associated with the respiratory disease, such as a temperature of at least 100.4
and a dry cough, to stay home and call their doctor if symptoms require medical
attention.Kansas Department of Health officials report 21 confirmed COVID-19
cases in that state.

Jackson County, Kansas records first COVID-19 case