Delaware County has issued a press release confirming a case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. He governor’s office also said there’s a case in Wayne County.
“The case in Delaware County is not community spread. This individual had recently traveled to an area of the United States where COVID-19 is present. The female adult is currently in her home in isolation. The Pennsylvania Health Department is conducting aggressive contact tracing to identify the people this individual may have come into contact with and alerting those people. The Pennsylvania Health Department is not releasing any further information about the adult, including her place of residence,” the press release said.
As has been reported on national news outlets, the best way to protect against the virus is the same as protecting against the common cold:
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with your elbow to avoid touching your face;
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm/hot water for at least 20 seconds;
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available;
- Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones, remotes, and other frequently touched items;
- If you are feeling sick, stay home, rest, take care of yourself and don’t spread the germs.
The Pennsylvania Health Department and CDC are not advising that people avoid public gatherings in Delaware County, however, the County is reminding residents to be prudent and use common sense in the same way you would to avoid germs and getting sick with any virus, according to the county press release.
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