(Corning) The Adams County Public Health Department reports its first case of COVID-19. The individual is a minor.
“While this is Adams County’s first case, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Joan Gallagher, Adams County Public Health Administrator.
Adams County Public Health Officials urge all residents to:
*Stay home as much as possible, and leave only for essential errands like groceries or medication. And send one person per household to run these errands if possible.
*Stay home when even mildly ill.
*Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, or upper arm.
*Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Approximately 80-percent of Iowan’s infected with COVID-19, will experience only mild to moderate illness. Most mildly ill Iowans do not need to go to their healthcare provider or be tested to confirm they have COVID-19. Sick Iowans must stay home and isolate themselves from others in their home. Stay home and isolate from others in the house until the symptoms disappear for at least 72 hours.
