The DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department is reporting new cases for both counties this weekend.

On Thursday, DeWitt County reported two new cases: a 48-year-old asymptomatic male in DeWitt, and a 90-year-old in Wapella who was a close contact of a confirmed case. Piatt County reported three new cases: a 49-year-old male in Monticello who was exposed at work, a 37-year-old in Monticello, and a 62-year-old living in Bement where in close contact to the same confirmed case from a different county.

On Friday Piatt County reported three additional cases: a 38-year-old male in Monticello who was exposed at work in a different county, a 44-year-old male living in White Heath, and a 60-year-old female who was with the same close contact as the two cases reported Thursday.

Piatt County has had 40 cases total and DeWitt County has had 28 total.

The DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department reminds us to wear face-coverings when out in public and maintain social distance. If you are sick, be responsible, call your doctor and stay home.