(KMJ) – Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught announces an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in that county. But this individual is now said to be in stable condition.
It is believed they contracted the virus out of the area but this individual did enter public areas while showing symptoms.
Now Tulare County’s Public Health Branch is currently conducting an investigation into this case but, due to protected health information requirements and to maintain the patient’s identity, it is not able to further disclose information about this case.
“We hope the patient has a quick recovery,” said, Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County Public Health Officer. “The safety and well-being of our community remains our top priority and we are asking community members to remain calm and implement appropriate infection control and management procedures such as staying home when ill, washing hands frequently with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes at all times with a disposable tissue, and practicing social distancing.”
This is the third case of coronavirus reported here in the Central Valley. Both Fresno and Madera County have each also reported individual cases of COVID-19.
