Two cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) identified in Doniphan County, KS
Doniphan County Health Dept./Home Health
201 S. Main • P.O. Box 609 • Troy, KS. 66087
Phone: 785-985-3591
Fax: 785-985-3550
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2020
Two cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) identified in Doniphan County, KS
The Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health is announcing the second and third case of COVID-19 in Doniphan County.
The Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health is working to identify any close contacts of the individuals and those who may have been exposed. The health department will be monitoring these contacts for symptoms related to COVID-19. No further information about the patients will be released.
Sheryl Pierce, RN/Administrator of the Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health Agency explains “we are working diligently to keep our Doniphan County citizens safe and healthy.” The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Center for Disease Control recommends the following:
- Stay home as much as possible.
- Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer.
- Social distance, at least 6 feet from others, and wear a cloth mask when you need to go out for essentials.
- Clean surfaces often with an EPA approved cleaner.
Doniphan County residents can stay informed by visiting www.dpcountyks.com, www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or call the health dept. at 785-985-3591.
Sheryl Pierce, RN/Adm
Doniphan County Health Dept./Home Health