Versailles, IN—Dr. David J. Welsh, the Ripley County Health Officer, has been notified of 2 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Ripley County in citizens that are under the age of 60. Citizens are asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.
According to Dr. Welsh, reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure Symptoms include but not limited to, Cough, Shortness of breath and Fever. If you experience these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider.
This is an ongoing investigation and as more information becomes available we will provide it to the community. The Health Department continues to monitor this evolving situation and will make further recommendations. The Ripley County Health Department is working closely with local and state officials to ensure that contacts of the patients are identified and monitored and that all infection control protocols are being followed and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
It is important to note that neither of the patients are over the age of 60 and took the critical action of self-isolating once they became symptomatic.
Ripley County Health Department would like to remind all citizens to practice public health precautions of social distancing, avoiding mass gatherings, and to practice washing of hands frequently.
Visit the Ripley County Health Department website at , the ISDH website, and the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.
