7 New Cases of COVID-19 Announced Bringing County's Total to 179

PRESS RELEASE

JASPER -- As of May 24, at 8 a.m., Dubois County Health Department confirms that 7 more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 179 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents.

We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that close contacts of the patients are identified and monitored. Everyone who may have an exposure risk to these positive cases are being notified about potential exposures so that appropriate infection control procedures can be followed. The positive cases are in isolation.

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Dubois County Health Department will continue to relay the same message to the public as always: 

• Practice social distancing,
• Wear a mask when around others,
• Wash your hands often, and
• Stay home if you are feeling ill.