PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments reported Monday that another resident of Marshall County has tested positive for coronavirus disease. They say a man in his 20’s is recovering in isolation at home. Public health officials say they are in the beginning stages of the investigation and are working to identify individuals who were in contact with man. There have now been forty-four confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the counties served by the Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments. Bureau County has had thirty-one confirmed cases. Marshall County has had twelve confirmed cases. Putnam County has had one confirmed case.
Residents should remember to:
• Avoid close contact with people you must meet in the public
• Wear a facemask or other face cover in public, especially when distancing is not possible
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Avoid crowds and large gatherings, especially if you see that people are not following guidance for distancing and masks
• Avoid locations where employees or staff are not following guidelines and/or not encouraging customers and patrons to do the same.
• Maintain physical distance in public
Individuals who have questions or concerns about COVID-19 can contact the Illinois Department of Public Health Hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
Find more information about COVID-19 at:
https://www2.illinois.gov/si…/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/…/diseases-and-conditions/disea…
www.bchealthdepartment.org
• Avoid close contact with people you must meet in the public
• Wear a facemask or other face cover in public, especially when distancing is not possible
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Avoid crowds and large gatherings, especially if you see that people are not following guidance for distancing and masks
• Avoid locations where employees or staff are not following guidelines and/or not encouraging customers and patrons to do the same.
• Maintain physical distance in public
Individuals who have questions or concerns about COVID-19 can contact the Illinois Department of Public Health Hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
Find more information about COVID-19 at:
https://www2.illinois.gov/si…/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/…/diseases-and-conditions/disea…
www.bchealthdepartment.org
