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COVID-19 LOCAL UPDATE: 23 cases reported
Clay County now has 23 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to information provided by the Clay County Health Department.
Officials confirm the new patient is in self-isolation at home, as well as five other individuals in recovery at home.
Seventeen residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but have recovered.
One local resident reportedly died while hospitalized from the COVID-19 virus on April 20, 2020. Further details about patients diagnosed with COVID-19 will not be released due to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Local health officials confirm 267 residents were tested as of May 4, 2020.
Clay County Public Health Nurse Kim Hyatt urges residents to remain vigilant about protecting their health and others by continuing to take precautions. People should continue to protect themselves and others against this virus
The Indiana State Department of Health reports confirms 20,507 positive cases among the 6.7 million residents in Indiana, with 113,297 residents tested, and the reported deaths at 1,151.
The state is also providing new information regarding probable deaths caused by COVID-19. These deaths, 113 as of Monday, are those for which a physician listed COVID-19 as a contributing cause based on X-rays, scans, and other clinical symptoms. Still, the patient did not receive a positive test, and there is no testing record available.
To Cover Up or not
In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, health officials recommend that people of all ages wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the public community setting.
FACE COVERING is to protect people around you if you are infected, but do not have symptoms.
CDC Face Covering Tips
Take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a cloth face-covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6-feet of physical distance, and frequently washing your hands.
There is a difference between a face mask and a face covering.
Do not buy surgical masks to use as a face covering. Those are intended for healthcare workers and first responders. Many items you may already have in your home can be used to create face coverings.
Your choice of a cloth face covering should reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils to protect properly. A face covering should also:
Fit snugly against the sides of the face
Be made of multiple layers of fabric that you can still breathe through
Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damaging the material or shape
People also need to continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19 while out in public settings, including:
Wash hands for at least 20 seconds after experiencing contact touch in open environments,
Avoid touching your face,
Clean and then disinfect frequently used public surfaces, and
Stay home if youre sick.
Try creating a cloth face-covering using bandanas, ski masks, washable napkins, or dish towels.
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