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One Wayne County Resident Awaiting COVID-19 Results

Wayne County is awaiting results from one person who was tested. Results could be available as soon as close of day Wednesday. Bollinger County has had a positive COVID-19 test result. Officials are still awaiting results from a Butler County test.

According to Butler County Coroner Andy Moore, a person in the county was tested for COVID-19 prior to their death. Currently, the test is pending. Moore said he is investigating the cause of death.

COVID-19 can be spread by:

– Close contact (within about 6 feet) with one another.
– Respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing.
– Or by touching one’s face or a surface that has the virus on it.

Remember to wash your hands, avoid close contact with others, stay home if you’re sick, cover your coughs and sneezes, and clean and disinfect when possible.

 If you think you’re sick
 Know your risk and call ahead for testing
 
1  Learn Your Risk
These make you higher-risk:
Fever, cough, trouble breathing
Being an older adult
Conditions like heart or lung disease
Call a Medical Provider
Call ahead before visiting a medical office
Follow the provider’s instructions on testing
Stay home unless advised by your provider
Protect Other People
Keep 6 feet away from others if possible
Listen for instructions from local government
Wear a face mask if sick
Follow all other prevention tips

What is social distancing?

While it may be disappointing to hear that so many sports events, cruises, festivals and other gatherings are being cancelled, there is a public health reason for these measures. These cancellations help stop or slow down the spread of disease allowing the health care system to more readily care for patients over time.

Cancelling events that are likely to draw crowds is an example of social distancing. Social distancing is deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from other people lessens your chances of catching COVID-19.

Other examples of social distancing that allow you to avoid larger crowds or crowded spaces are:

  • Working from home instead of at the office
  • Closing schools or switching to online classes
  • Visiting loved ones by electronic devices instead of in person
  • Cancelling or postponing conferences and large meetings

What is self-quarantine?

People who have been exposed to the new coronavirus and who are at risk for coming down with COVID-19 might practice self-quarantine. Health experts recommend that self-quarantine lasts 14 days. Two weeks provides enough time for them to know whether or not they will become ill and be contagious to other people.

You might be asked to practice self-quarantine if you have recently returned from traveling to a part of the country or the world where COVID-19 is spreading rapidly, or if you have knowingly been exposed to an infected person.

Self-quarantine involves:

  • Using standard hygiene and washing hands frequently
  • Not sharing things like towels and utensils
  • Staying at home
  • Not having visitors
  • Staying at least 6 feet away from other people in your household

Once your quarantine period has ended, if you do not have symptoms, follow your doctor’s instructions on how to return to your normal routine.

What is isolation?

For people who are confirmed to have COVID-19, isolation is appropriate. Isolation is a health care term that means keeping people who are infected with a contagious illness away from those who are not infected. Isolation can take place at home or at a hospital or care facility. Special personal protective equipment will be used to care for these patients in health care settings.

What is “flattening the curve?”

Flattening the curve refers to using protective practices to slow the rate of COVID-19 infection so hospitals have room, supplies and doctors for all of the patients who need care.

A large number of people becoming very sick over the course of a few days could overwhelm a hospital or care facility. Too many people becoming severely ill with COVID-19 at roughly the same time could result in a shortage of hospital beds, equipment or doctors.

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