Released by the Holmes & Washington County Health Departments …
The Washington County and the Holmes County Health Departments have announced second cases of 2019 coronavirus disease (DOVI-19).
In Washington County the individual is a 49-year-old male with no history of international travel He has been advised to isolate at home and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. The individual and all contacts to this person will be monitored daily by the Washington County Health Department epidemiology staff to contain the spread of this disease.
In Holmes County the individual is a 39-year-old male with no history of international travel. He has been advised to isolate at home and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. The individual and all contacts to this person will be monitored daily by Holmes County Health Department epidemiology staff to contain the spread of this disease.
Karen Johnson, Washington and Holmes County Health Officer stated, “We will be working closely with the individual, close contacts and healthcare providers to determine what additional DOVIC-19 testing may be required. We are also coordinating with local and state officials to ensure proper precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus. I want to stress that social distancing is key to protect those who are most at risk – individuals age 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions. Abiding by the stay at home executive order is crucial at this time.”
COFID-19 can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when a individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people may contact COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in s few as two days or many as 14 days following exposure. Most people recover from the COVID-19 without needing special treatment. The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.