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Scott County Health Department Confirms 3 New Cases of Novel Coronavirus

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Scott County Health Department Confirmed the 13th and 14th cases of Novel Coronavirus on Friday.
 
A 15th case was confirmed this morning (Saturday).
 
SCHD has spoken to all close contacts of the patients who could have been exposed.
 
The patients are currently quarantined at their residence.
 
SCHD has reported 117 total tests as of Thursday, two deaths and 15 total cases. 
 
The Indiana State Health Department will update those figures today for all 92 counties. 
 
Here is a look back at the history of cases in Scott County – 
 
  • Case 1 confirmed on 3/20/20 
  • Case 2, 3, 4 & 5 confirmed 4/1/20
  • Case 6 confirmed on 4/2/20
  • Case 7 confirmed 4/4/20
  • Case 8 confirmed 4/6/20
  • Case 9, 10 & 11 confirmed 4/7/20
  • Case 12 confirmed 4/8/20
  • Case 13,& 14 confirmed 4/10/20
  • Case 15 confirmed 4/11/20
 

Possible COVID-19 Exposures

The public should assume that undiagnosed/asymptomatic cases may be attending common areas in the community. All precautions should be taken when visiting these areas. This includes frequent hand washing, sanitizing frequently touched surfaces and wearing a mask in places that social distancing is difficult. Stay home except for essential travel or business.

The date ranges are listed because the patient does not remember exact days or times but does remember visiting these places during the infectious period.

Jay-C Store Scottsburg

  • Dates: March 18th

Dollar General Store- Vienna 

  • Dates: March 27th 

Scott’s Ace Hardware

  • Date Range: March 27th-April 7th

Circle K Austin

  • Date Range: March 27th-April 7th

256 Supply True Value Hardware

  • Date Range: March 27th-April 7th

Huck’s 

  • Date Range: March 27th-April 7th

Fuel Mart 

  • Date Range: March 27th-April 7th

Walmart Scottsburg

  • Dates: March 30th

Date updated: 4-11-2020