Greene County has had 138 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of eight in the past 24 hours, said Greene County public health director Becky Wolf Tuesday morning. Sixty-nine people have recovered (38 with no pre-existing condition), and there have been no deaths. The 14-day average for positive cases is 7.2 percent.
If the current rate of increased spread continues in the county, the case count will double in the next 30 days, according to Wolf.
Top four age groups for positive cases:
· 19-24 years: 13 percent
· 50-54 years: 13 percent
· 40-44 years and 60-64 years: Each 10 percent
Wolf also provided answers to three commonly asked questions about Covid-19.
What is isolation? Isolation is the period of time one is contagious and can infect others. Persons who test positive, or those with COVID-like symptoms should ISOLATE themselves from other household members and remain home until the following criteria are met:
- Free of fever for 24 hours without the need for fever-reducing medications
- Symptoms have improved
- At least 10 days passed since onset of symptoms
What is quarantine? Quarantine is the period of time one who has been exposed to Covid-19 should remain at home to prevent the spread of this infection to others.
This means staying home and avoiding anyone outside of the household for 14 days following the exposure to Covid-19.
I was exposed to someone with COVID-19. Neither of us were wearing masks or staying outside each other’s six foot “bubble.” What do I do now?
- You should immediately quarantine at home and monitor yourself for symptoms which may occur between two and 14 days
- Do NOT allow non-household members to visit
- Consider getting tested for COVID at least 48 hours after exposure OR if you develop symptoms
