Another Case Of COVID-19 Reported In Barnes County – newsdakota.com

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) There is one additional case of COVID-19 confirmed in Barnes County. The individual is a male in his 20s who has been isolating at home. This newly confirmed case brings the county total to 5, with just one considered active.

City-County Health District (CCHD) reminds the public that certain people are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Recent data shows that the virus is also affecting younger people, said Theresa Will, Administrator for City-County Health District. About 30 percent of confirmed COVID-19 cases have been among people between 20-44 years old, Will said of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Everyone can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections by: Avoiding close contact with others as much as possible Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Avoiding touching of the eyes, nose, and mouth Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces Wearing a cloth face covering in public settings where distancing is difficult

Its important that we dont misunderstand what our low number of cases means for Barnes County. A low number does not mean were out of the woods, it means we must remain vigilant in exercising personal responsibility to help slow the spread, said Will.

CCHD reminds the public that as we enter phase 2 of North Dakotas Smart Re-Start, contact journaling is important. Keep a daily list of who youve come in contact with and utilize the free CARE 19 mobile app to help you remember locations youve visited.

For the most timely information and updates related to COVID-19 in North Dakota, visit the NDDoH website at http://www.healthy.nd.gov/coronavirus. Follow City-County Health District on Facebook for Barnes County updates or call 701-845-8518.

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