Case #1—male in his 30’s from Adrian. Because of delayed testing results, this individual has completed isolation at this time.
Case #2—male in his 20’s from Adrian. Because of delayed testing results, this individual has completed isolation at this time.
Both of these cases were contacted previously as close contacts of a positive case and were under quarantine at home.
Case #3—male in his 30’s from Adrian. This individual was a close contact to a previous positive case and had been in contact with our office before his test was performed, therefore he had already begun to quarantine at home prior to receiving test results. During the investigation, primary contacts were household and individuals that attended a small private event—those individuals have been contacted.
Case #4—male in his 50’s from Butler. This individual was tested at a mass testing event at his place of employment which is NOT in Bates County. At this time, he is isolated at home awaiting follow up testing at his place of employment.
Case #5—male in his 20’s from Hume. Investigation revealed close contacts to be those in his immediate household and one other person which we are in the process of contacting. This individual and household contacts are completing isolation and quarantine at this time.
Case #6—male in his 60’s from Adrian. This individual was also a close contact to a previous positive case. He had self-quarantined at home prior to receiving test results and will continue to be in isolation at his home. During the investigation, primary contacts were notified and are quarantined.
All individuals advised of isolation and quarantine are per CDC guidelines.
Please remember if there is no risk for any community transmission found through the investigation, nothing is released.
At this time, Bates County has had 30 positives cases, 6 of which are currently active.
With our numbers for Bates County rising, we hope everyone will continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). Wearing a mask in public is also encouraged. It is up to each and every one of us to stop the spread of this disease!
