73 more people test positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota

North Dakota health officials say they’ve confirmed 73 new cases of the coronavirus.

The state health department said Wednesday the state has seen 3,971 cases. One additional death was reported Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 85.

Health officials identified the victim as a Cass County woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions.

The actual number of infections is thought to be far higher than the state’s totals because many people have not been tested and studies suggest people can be infected without feeling sick.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.