On Tuesday, March 31st, Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department learned of another case of COVID-19 of unknown origin. This case is being considered the second case of community spread in Norfolk. The person is a woman in her 70s with underlying medical conditions.
ELVPHD is in the process of conducting a contact investigation. The contacts identified thus far are self-quarantining at home per our department’s recommendations.
Should any potential community exposures be identified, those will be announced; however, due to the health condition of the individual, that is not anticipated.
This case further underscores the critical importance of personal protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Those include social distancing, frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with sick people, avoiding touching of mouth, nose and eyes, and clean and disinfect frequently touched items and surfaces daily.