Dubois County Health Department Announces a New Positive Case of COVID-19 in a County Resident

FROM LOCAL SOURCES


JASPER -- The Dubois County Health Department announced Monday an 18th positive case of COVID-19 in the county.

This brings the total of 18 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. 

In a statement released Monday morning, health officials say they are "working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored. Anyone who may have an exposure risk, has been or is being notified about potential exposures so that appropriate infection control procedures can be followed."  

The patient is in isolation. No other information has been released about the patient.

Dubois County health officials urge residents to continue to STAY HOME, practice social distancing, and perform good hand hygiene.  "We can make a difference! Social distancing only works if we all participate."  #InThisTogether