(Audubon) Audubon County Public Health has been notified by the Iowa Department of Public Health of a fifth confirmed case of COVID-19. The person is an older adult aged 61-80 and is self-isolating at home. Audubon County Public Health is conducting a contact tracing investigation for this case to identify close contacts who should monitor their health symptoms and self-isolate. All known individuals who have had close contact with this confirmed case will be notified to self-isolate per Iowa Department of Public Health protocol.
As we continue to navigate through this pandemic, we encourage our county residents to continue to use good judgment in the decisions they make. All residents are urged to stay home as much as possible, stay away from groups of people and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals. We remind all residents to continue to practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cover cough and sneezes, wear a mask when in public and stay home when ill.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 please visit the Iowa Department of Public Health website at IDPH.gov or coronavirus.iowa.gov.
