25 new Covid-19 cases; Health Dept reminds residents of safety guidelines

Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department announced 25 additional cases of Covid-19 had been diagnosed in the county.

That brings the total to 344 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 344 cases, 257 have reportedly recovered (self-reported they are feeling better and out of isolation). According to the health department, 3,484 tests have been completed.

Six people have died.

The Dubois County Health Department, Dubois County Emergency Management Agency, and the local response partners are continuing to work in close partnership with one another in order to best support our wonderful community, the department stated in a press release.

The increase in cases of COVID-19 in our community reminds us the vital importance of taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our residents. 

The recommendations have not changed: Wear a cloth face covering when in public, maintain social distancing, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you are feeling ill. Educate yourself by listening to reliable sources and authorities. Take care of your friends and neighbors by checking in on them via phone or emails.

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A partir del 14 de Julio, a las 8 a.m., el departamento de Salud del Condado de Dubois confirma que se han identificado 25 casos mas positivos de coronavirus novedosos (Covid-19). Esto lleva el total a 344 casos positivos de Covid-19 en los residents del condado de Dubois.

Casos positivos totales	Nuevos positivos	Recuperado*	Muertes	Aprox. Total Probado
344	25	257	6	3484

   *A p   *A person out of isolation and reporting feeling well. isolation

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Dubois, la Agencia para el Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Dubois y nuestros socios de respuesta locales continúan trabajando en estrecha colaboración entre sí para apoyar mejor a nuestra maravillosa comunidad.  Los casos de COVID-19 en nuestra comunidad nos recuerdan la importancia vital de tomar precauciones para proteger la salud y la seguridad de nuestros residentes.  Las recomendaciones no han cambiado: Use una cubierta de tela cuando esté en público, mantenga el distanciamiento social, lávese las manos con frecuencia y quédese en casa si se siente mal.  Educarse escuchando fuentes y autoridades confiables.  Cuida de tus amigos y vecinos registrándolos por teléfono o correos electrónicos.