FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2020
TITLE: Two New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Mariposa County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch reports two additional positive COVID-19 cases in Mariposa County residents. The new cases are a married couple, both of whom are symptomatic. The female (age 79) is currently hospitalized while the male (age 80) is in home isolation. These two cases are believed to be a result of community transmission from Merced County. These cases were tested at John C. Fremont Hospital, where they interacted with eight employees, all of whom are being evaluated for exposure. In addition to the health care staff, the Contact Tracing team has identified an additional six local contacts and 28 contacts from outside of Mariposa County. The 28 contacts from outside the county were associated with a gathering in Mariposa County.… Continue reading
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April 29, 2020 – Mariposa County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch reports two additional positive COVID-19 cases in Mariposa County Residents.
The following cases are directly connected to the original case:
Age Gender Transmission Type Status
57 Female Person to Person Home Isolation
57 Male Person to Person Home Isolation
The Contact Tracing team has made 24 additional contacts associated with the first positive case. All contacts have been quarantined and symptomatic individuals were tested. More positive cases are anticipated in the upcoming days. Additional information will be released as details become available.
There is no evidence at this time of community transmission inside Mariposa County, however, we remind everyone of the importance of following the “Stay at Home” order issued by the Governor.
Source: Mariposa County Health Department
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April 28, 2020 – Mariposa County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch reports first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Mariposa County resident.
The case has been identified as a 23-year-old Female. She is currently isolating at home. This case is confirmed community transmission from an area outside of Mariposa County. The Contact Tracing team is currently investigating; more information will be released as details become available.
There is no evidence at this time of community transmission inside Mariposa County, however, we remind everyone of the importance of following the “Stay at Home” order issued by the Governor as well as the social / physical distancing guidelines.
Source: Mariposa County
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