Lake County is reporting their first confirmed COVID-19 case.

Lake County Public Health Agency (LCPHA) is reporting the first positive case of COVID-19 in our county.

The patient is a 50-year-old female from Lake County and likely exposed through community transmission. Public health officials will be investigating.

LCPHA, St. Vincent Hospital, and Rocky Mountain Family Practice have been planning our local response as all have agreed it was just a matter of time before the virus came to Lake County. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19. LCPHA, St. Vincent Hospital and Rocky Mountain Family Practice will continue to inform the community of ways to
slow the spread and take care of yourself and your family.

More than 80% of people who contract COVID-19 have relatively mild cases. People at risk for more severe cases are those over 60, especially those over 80 and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Health officials remind the Lake County community that individual precautions should be taken to limit exposure and help slow the spread.

Protect yourself:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after
blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or
preparing food. Use hand sanitizer if water is not available.
• Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, and mouth) with unwashed hands. Avoid shaking
hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household
cleaning spray or wipe.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Follow the Stay at Home order
• Practice social distancing of 6 feet

If you are sick, especially with respiratory symptoms and/or a fever, PLEASE STAY HOME!
The symptoms are:
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath

Call your medical provider for advice and instruction if you develop symptoms. Do not go to any medical facility without calling first. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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