(Guthrie Co.) Guthrie County Department of Public Health announced today another two deaths associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guthrie County. One individual was 48 with underlying medical conditions and one individual was older than 80. The total number of deaths as of today is seven.
“We want to extend our deepest condolences to the individual’s family,” stated Guthrie County Public Health Director, Jotham Arber. “We are all in this fight together. Guthrie County Public Health and all of our partners continue to work to limit the spread and impact of COVID-19 in our communities.”
Guthrie County Public Health reminds all residents to:
■ Wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures and other hygiene practices are difficult to maintain.
■ Stay at least 6 feet away from others to minimize exposure.
■ Anyone who is high risk for more severe COVID-19 illness should continue to stay home.
■ Stay home when even mildly ill (the kind of illness that normally wouldn’t prevent you from your everyday activities)
■ Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow/upper arm.
■ Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the county webpage at www.adairguthriecountycovid.org.