FCHD reports a 15th person that has died from COVID-19

Brookville, IN —The Franklin County Health Department is sad to announce another COVID-19 related death in the county, a male in his 80’s. No other information about this individual will be released due to privacy laws. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the county to 15. That isa total of six deaths in the month of August.  

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19…

– fever or chills
– cough
– shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– fatigue
– muscle or body aches
– headache
– new loss of taste or smell
– sore throat
– congestion or runny nose
– nausea or vomiting
– diarrhea

Quarantine is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you are awaiting test results, stay home until you know the results.