What was The First Whitley County Coronavirus case’s Fate?

Monday, the first Whitley County Coronavirus case is confirmed by the County Health Department. The Department announced that it has received a notice of a resident testing positive with COVID-19.

The Whitley County Health Department’s Epidemiology Rapid Response Team is co-operating with the state’s Kentucky Department.

Their affairs definitely conclude Public Health to identify people who have had close contact with this person affected with the virus and those who are at risk for disease.

It’s not the first county or state that confirms the virus cases, according to the Inevitable US Coronavirus Outbreak.

However, the pandemic impact on the Dow Futures Stock Today was different. Those people contacted with the virus will be provided with instructions.

The person is an adult of Whitley County, however, the Whitley County Health Department would not provide further details about the person due to medical privacy laws.

So far the only information released is that the person is an adult resident of Whitley County.

The Whitley County Health Department reported the man was in his late 50s and didn’t have any health issues.

So far, 8 patients have been confirmed to have the novel Coronavirus in Whitley County.

The very First confirmed Coronavirus case in Whitley County

State data shows 30 people have been tested for the virus in Whitley County.

Noble, Huntington, Grant, and Allen County have reported at least 1 COVID-19 death.

Every northeast Indiana county is reporting positive cases.

Statewide, Indiana reported nearly 5,000 positive cases and 139 deaths.
A total of 26,191 people have been tested across the state.

“As this situation evolves, we will continue to communicate with the CDC, DPH, and the people of Whitley County,” stated Marcy Rein, Whitley County Health Department Director.

“The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Help our community stay as healthy as possible by staying home. Some people can’t stay at home, like healthcare workers and people working to deliver vital products and services. We appreciate their sacrifices, and you can honor them by staying home.”

Most people will develop only mild symptoms with COVID-19 infection. However, some people are at a bigger risk for severe illness.

These include people aged over 60 years and people with health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or immune-compromised. The burden to keep everyone healthy is upon our whole community.

“It takes our whole community to keep everyone healthy,” the release asserted.

The Health department Statements following the Coronavirus reports

The release stated the virus is thought to spread from person-to-person:

• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet);
• By respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

The health department of Whitley County offers these tips:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home with you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Related: Reported Death of Coronavirus in Halifax County

The best way to protect yourself from the Coronavirus is to:

• Stay home and follow social distancing guidelines regularly updated by the state of Indiana.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The following local healthcare providers have set up specific screening for COVID-19:

• Fort Wayne Medical Education patients should call 260-423-2675
• IU Health patients should download the telemedicine application IU Health Virtual Visit and follow directions OR call 260-234-5400
• Lutheran Health patients should call 260-435-5050
• Parkview patients should call 1-877-PPG-TODAY or their specific provider; Parkview has also set up a self-screening website at Parkview.com/covid19screening
• Neighborhood Health Clinic patients should call 260-458-2570