Ripley County announces two COVID-19 cases

VERSAILLES, Ind. — The Ripley County Health Department announced two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

Neither of the patients are over the age of 60 and both took the important step of self-isolating once they became symptomatic.

Health officials urge citizens to monitor for symptoms which have ranged from mild to severe illness.

“The Ripley County Health Department would like to remind all citizens to practice public health precautions of social distancing, avoiding mass gatherings, and to wash hands frequently,” the press release stated.

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