BUCYRUS — Crawford County Public Health has announced a second positive case of COVID-19 Crawford County.
The case is an adult in his or her 60’s who is recovering and isolated at home. This brings the total number of laboratory confirmed positive cases in Crawford County to two, with the first case reported on March 24 and the second case on March 28.
To maintain patient privacy, Crawford County Public Health will not be providing additional identifying information. The CCPH Communicable Disease Team, comprised of public health nurses, epidemiologists, and physicians, are monitoring the individual and in communication with his or her close contacts.
Crawford County Public Health expects more cases of COVID-19 to be reported in the county, as they are aware of increased testing being done in the community. CCPH Medical Director Dr. Chris Johnson wants to remind residents that the actual number of COVID-19 cases in Crawford County likely exceeds the two currently reported.
Dr. Johnson offers the following advice, “As COVID-19 is spreading in our community, please stay home as much as possible, stay apart by at least six feet when around others, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Together we can slow the spread of COVID-19.”
Anyone with questions regarding COVID-19, may call the Avita Health System Coronavirus Information Hotline that is open 8 a.m. to 6p.m., daily at 419-468-0800. The Ohio Department of Health also has a call center that is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily at 1-833-427-5634. Ohio updates regarding the coronavirus are always available at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov .