COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Statement

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March 10, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release.

Island County COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Statement


Island County, March 10th, 2020:


Island County Public Health was notified of a positive test result for novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) in an Island County resident. The individual is a man in his fifties. He is
currently in care at a location outside of Island County. Island County Public Health is
working with local response partners to identify and contact all those who may have
come in close contact with this case. These individuals will be guided to monitor
themselves for fever and respiratory symptoms for 14 days following their last exposure.
This is the first known case of novel coronavirus in Island County.


Health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, local health departments or others
may publicly announce cases before they are included in the statewide count.
Island County will continue tracing close contacts of new cases as part of their case
investigation process.


At this time Public Health encourages practicing social distancing as a means to reduce
the risk of exposure. Stay at least 6 feet away from each other, especially if someone
may be sick. Coughs and sneezes can travel this distance, and their droplets may
contain a virus. This may include rescheduling events or limiting the number or
participants.


More details on the latest coronavirus cases in Washington State can be found at
www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus
For more information about the coronavirus response in Island County can be found
www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/Pages/COVID-19.aspx