Henry County Health Center confirms 12 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of twelve more positive cases of COVID-19. Seven who reside in Clinton, two who reside in Deepwater, two who reside in Blairstown and one who resides in the town of Montrose. All close contacts to confirmed cases. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 221. 

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. 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 continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.