Author: Tara Micka

PRESS RELEASE

Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Baker County Health Department, bringing the total case count in the county to 24. The Baker County Health Department is conducting case investigation and contract tracing to identify anyone who may have come in close contact with the individual in the last 14 days. If you are identified as someone who was a close contact and may be at risk for COVID-19, you will be notified. Please support the Health Department’s contact tracing efforts by having voicemail available in the event you cannot answer. As required by law, the Health Department protects individual privacy while investigating cases.

Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to isolate at home for 14 days to prevent spread of the illness to other people in the community. Anyone identified as a close contact of the individual who tests positive will be asked to quarantine to avoid exposing others to the virus.

As cases increase in the county and surrounding areas, protect yourself as well as your friends, neighbors and community by wearing face coverings in public, maintaining 6 feet of distance between yourself and others, and washing your hands regularly. People who have mild signs of COVID-19 should stay home, unless the signs of illness are serious enough they would normally seek health care. Call your healthcare provider before going in to make a plan for how to be seen, and avoid spreading illness to others. Signs of COVID-19 include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. For a full list of symptoms and when to seek emergency medical attention visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

PRESS RELEASE

One new case of COVID-19 was reported to the Baker County Health Department today, bringing the total case count in the county to 20. The Baker County Health Department is conducting case investigation and contract tracing to identify anyone who may have come in close contact with the individual in the last 14 days. If you are identified as someone who was a close contact and may be at risk for COVID-19, you will be notified. Please support the Health Department’s contact tracing efforts by having voicemail available in the event you cannot answer. As required by law, the Health Department protects individual privacy while investigating cases.

Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to isolate at home for 14 days to prevent spread of the illness to other people in the community. Anyone identified as a close contact of the individual who tests positive will be asked to quarantine to avoid exposing others to the virus.

As cases increase in the county and surrounding areas, protect yourself as well as your friends, neighbors and community by wearing face coverings in public, maintaining 6 feet of distance between yourself and others, and washing your hands regularly. People who have mild signs of COVID-19 should stay home, unless the signs of illness are serious enough they would normally seek health care. Call your healthcare provider before going in to make a plan for how to be seen, and avoid spreading illness to others. Signs of COVID-19 include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. For a full list of symptoms and when to seek emergency medical attention visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

PRESS RELEASE

The Baker County Health Department is partnering with health care providers to host the adolescent wellness event on July 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Adolescents can receive a sports physical and all-around health check up.

The event has been modified to address COVID-19 safety precautions. This year, organizers ask attendees to schedule an appointment. Please call to schedule today, walk-ins will only be accepted IF there are time slots available.

During the event, masks are required, and adolescents will only be allowed one adult to accompany them. Any person who has symptoms of being ill is asked not to attend. Each participant will be screened for fever, symptoms of COVID-19, and possible exposure to COVID-19 prior to entering the building. During check-in adolescents may be asked to wait outside or in the car until their appointment.

The Health Department thanks the participants, volunteers, and community for their support for this important event.

Please call the Health Department at 541-523-8211 to schedule an appointment.