Henry County Health Center has received an additional eight positive cases of COVID-19 for Henry County.
Five of these cases were previously identified as close contacts of a current case and two are travelers that acquired the case in another state. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 36.
HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.
The CDC has issued the recommendation for individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
