(Sibley)-A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Osceola County.
Officials say the case is an adult female age 41-60 years and is self-isolating at home.
“While this is Osceola’s 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,” said Osceola County Public Health Director Pam Juber.
Officials say residents should:
• 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.
Approximately 80% of Iowans infected with COVID-19, will experience only a mild to moderate illness. Most mildly ill Iowans do not need to go to their healthcare provider or be tested to confirm they have COVID-19. Sick Iowans must stay home and isolate themselves from others in their house.
