MT. VERNON (WSIL) -- The Jefferson County Health Department has reported a second positive case of COVID-19.
Health officials say the individual is a Jefferson County resident in her 20s. She is said to be isolating at home and doing well.
The health department is investigating, speaking with people she may have encountered before the diagnosis.
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"Through this investigation, the Health Department may place other individuals on home quarantine if they are determined to have had significant exposure. Such individuals may not be symptomatic, but are quarantined for a period of time which allows symptoms to develop and pass, without posing risk to others," said a release from the health department.
The Jefferson County Health Department asks that if you are contacted by public health officials, please respond promptly.
Public health officials expect more cases to be confirmed locally, as the number of tests being conducted increases.
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