69 Dubois County Residents Test Positive For Virus, New Numbers May Come Out Friday

FROM LOCAL SOURCES


JASPER -- The Dubois County Health Department Thursday reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 in county residents.  It brings the county’s total to 69.

Those who may have been exposed are being contacted.

Of the 69, officials report 29 have recovered.

"Everyone who may have an exposure risk to these positives cases are being notified about potential exposures so that appropriate infection control procedures can be followed," the Health Department said in a statement Thursday.  "The positive cases are in isolation."

Total Positive Cases

New Positives

Recovered*

Deaths

69

3

29

2

   *A person out of isolation and reporting feeling well.

"Social distancing, wearing a cloth face covering in public, and good hand hygiene remain the best weapons we have to slow the spread of this virus and flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Remember that wearing a cloth face covering when in public is STRONGLY recommended to protect others.  Your actions play an important role in protecting yourself, friends, and neighbors."