July 17, 2020
COVID-19 Cluster Associated with Local Gathering
During an investigation of multiple positive COVID-19 cases,
the Linn County Health Department discovered that several
individuals attended the same party. The party took place on
July 11th in rural Garnett, Kansas. The party did not have a
specified guest list so identifying those who were in attendance
and potentially exposed to COVID-19, has been challenging.
Through the case investigation process, the Linn County Health
Department has received reports that several residents from
Linn, Miami and Anderson County were in attendance.
This statement is being released so that individuals who
attended the party are aware of the possible exposure. It is
imperative that any individuals who were in attendance to this
party quarantine at home through July 25, 2020 and monitor
for any symptoms. After being exposed to someone with
COVID-19, it can take up to 14 days to develop symptoms. If
symptoms appear, individuals are instructed to contact their
primary care provider. If they do not have a primary care
provider, contact the local health department for further
recommendations.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the risk of spreading COVID-19 at events and gatherings
increases as the gathering size increases, and the ability to
physically distance and utilize prevention strategies, decreases.
Please visit the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment’s COVID-19 resource center at:
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/ for more information.
