12th Confirmed Case COVID-19
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: Carma Roper, Inyo County Public Information Officer, croper@inyocounty.us
Barbara Laughon, NIHD Public Information Officer, Barbara.Laughon@nih.org
COVID-19 CONFIRMED POSITIVE
Inyo County has 12th confirmed positive COVID-19 case
INYO COUNTY, April 10, 2020 – Inyo County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. James Richardson, received notification this morning from Northern Inyo Healthcare District regarding a positive COVID-19 test for an Inyo County resident. This is the 12th positive COVID-19 case in Inyo County, and the first confirmed case outside the greater Bishop area. The patient presented to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic with symptoms associated with COVID-19, and was tested for COVID-19 based on symptoms and other risk-factors.
Inyo County Public Health is working to determine the source of the infection, and conducting a thorough investigation to identify potential exposures and notify contacts. At this time the patient is currently isolated at home. As of April 9, Inyo County has 28 tests pending and 116 negative cases. The turnaround time on test results is approximately 48 hours at this time.
The public must continue to practice preventative measures such as wearing a cloth or fabric face mask when conducting essential activities outside the home, avoiding contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, practicing social distancing, and adherence to State and County Orders. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, coughing or shortness of breath, and think you may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
The County of Inyo, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, and Unified Command partners are committed to keeping Inyo County residents up to date with the most accurate information. You are encouraged to visit https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19 for the most recent press releases and community updates.You can also register your email so you receive all Inyo County COVID-19 information by clicking either Situation Update or Press Releases from the left-side menu.
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