Hyde County reports first confirmed case of COVID-19
Luana Gibbs, Health Director for Hyde County, is reporting that Hyde County now has its first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual is in isolation at home. Hyde County Health Department has begun contact tracing to determine anyone who may have been exposed to this individual.
Per a press release from Hyde County, Gibbs reminds the general public to practice prevention measures by doing the following:
- STAY HOME, unless you are conducting essential business, such as buying groceries or visiting your pharmacy.
- When you must conduct essential business, practice social distancing, which is staying at least six feet away from others, AND wear facial covering. To learn how to make your own facial covering, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPx1yqvJgf4
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue that you promptly throw in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces several times a day.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
