Davenport Times 

Second Wuhan virus confirmed in Lincoln County

 

Last updated 4/3/2020 at 11:56am



DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Health Department confirmed a second Wuhan coronavirus case in Lincoln County on March 28.

According to health officials, the case involved a Western Washington visitor,who is self-quarantined at their vacation home here.

The person, who has not been identified publicly, had limited contact with Lincoln County residents, officials said.

The county Health Department has notified individuals who may be at risk. The infected visitor called a clinic before visiting so they could be evaluated without exposing others, Public Health Administrator Ed Dzedzy said.

“If we can remain patient and follow this guidance to promote social distancing, we can reduce the number of exposures and slow the spread of this virus.” County Health Office Dr. Ralph A. Monteagudo said.

 

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