Officials with Greater Regional Health, in Creston, said Thursday, a case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Union County. The patient is between thee ages of 61-and 80, and is self-isolating at home with their spouse. Union County Public Health Nurse, Robin Sevier says “While this is Union County’s first case, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority.”

Recommended prevention activities :

• Stay home as much as possible. Leave only for essential errands like groceries or getting medication. When you run these errands, send only one person from the household, if possible.
• 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.