Saturday, March 21, 2020

SECOND COVID-19 CASE ON EASTERN SHORE OF VA.

(WESR/Shore Daily News)

The Eastern Shore Health District announced that another resident of the Eastern Shore (of Virginia) has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case, a male in his 60s, marks the second known case in the Eastern Shore Health District (Virginia). He was a travel companion of the first identified case. The Eastern Shore Health District is currently conducting a thorough investigation of the case and any potential exposures.
“We cannot emphasize enough the importance of social distancing.  As the number of cases continues to grow so will the number of close contacts who may have been exposed to the virus,” said Eastern Shore Health District Director Dr. Richard Williams. The health department continues to conduct surveillance and investigation of any future potential cases. In order to control COVID-19, it is very important for all to follow the health department recommendations.

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