Cloud County has first COVID-19 case

The first positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Cloud County.
The Cloud County Health Department received notification Wednesday confirming one positive case of COVID-19.
The case in Cloud County is a resident with a recent known, travel-related exposure. The individual is currently maintaining in-home isolation and is stable.
The Cloud County Health Department is notifying all of the patient's contacts and will monitor them routinely for fever and respiratory symptoms. No further information will be given on the patient.
The Health Department is continuing to work closely with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment during this time.
If you develop respiratory symptoms (i.e. cough, fever, shortness of breath) or are a potential direct contact of someone with a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, please contact your health care provider prior to arriving at the facility. Please do not arrive at the clinic or the hospital prior to calling ahead. These actions will reduce the chance of exposure to our health care providers, and allow for the most efficient usage of our currently limited health care resources.
Additionally, contact the Cloud County Health Department to report any travel or a potential exposure with a positive COVID-19 patient. We will be able to provide guidance and education based on the information provided. To contact the Cloud County Health Department, please call 785-243-8140.
Now more than ever it is important to implement social distancing, limit your risk of exposure, and do your part in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
All health care providers in our community are working together to safely and efficiently address your health care needs. Thank you for your participation in keeping yourselves, your families and your communities safe and healthy.