Wyandot County Public Health reports first lab confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19)
According to the Health Department, a 68 year old Wyandot County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Individual cases have been confirmed in more than half the counties throughout Ohio. No additional personal information regarding the Wyandot County case will be provided to protect personal privacy.
“This comes as no surprise” said Dr. Keri Harris, Wyandot County Health Commissioner, “We have been watching the spread of COVID-19 disease statewide through lab-confirmed cases. Locally, we have suspected coronavirus activity, however, limited testing has made it difficult to confirm. We have many tests still pending. The medical community is working closely together to prepare for, and respond to, future cases. We continue to encourage the public to stay home. If you cannot stay home use social distancing and frequent handwashing to slow the spread of the disease which will ultimately allow the healthcare system to properly manage those affected by this outbreak.”
Wyandot County Public Health continues to recommend the following guidelines to protect yourself against COVID-19:
• Stay home
• Practice Social Distancing
• Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals
• Wash hands often with water and soap (20 seconds or longer)
• Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands
• Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces
• Clean and disinfect "High-Touch" surfaces often
• Call before visiting your doctor
• Practice good hygiene habits
As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Currently Wyandot County Public Health recommends the following resources:
ODH Information Line (833) 4 ASK ODH
State- https://coronavirus.ohio.gov
Federal- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
