From the Delaware General Health District:
The Delaware General Health District announced today the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Delaware County resident and shared the following information about that development:
• This individual attended the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) in New York City from March 7 to March 11. CORD organizers report close to 1,300 people attended the conference
• This individual is in their 50s
• This individual was never hospitalized but rather recovering in isolation at home upon their return to Ohio
• Close contacts of this individual have been advised to self-quarantine at home and monitor for any symptoms
• The Health District will not be releasing any additional demographic information relating to this new case to protect the privacy of the individual during this time of illness
The Health District Disease Control and Response Unit will contact anyone who needs to know or take action, including the need for isolation or quarantine.
It is expected as this disease will continue to spread. If we can limit the community’s exposure to this disease, as difficult as it may be, we can make a tremendous impact on reducing the number of cases and lives lost. These strategies include: practicing social distancing of 3-6 feet, staying home if you are sick, washing your hands and sanitizing often, and covering your coughs and sneezes.
