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KDHE investigates possible coronavirus exposure in Douglas County – KAKE

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KDHE investigates possible coronavirus exposure in Douglas County – KAKE

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) –
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is investigating a Douglas County resident for possibly being exposed to the cornoavirus. Both the Centers for Disease Control and the KDHE tested the person today and should have results later this week.The patient is currently in isolation at a hospital as a precaution. The KDHE says the patient is not severely ill two weeks after traveling from Wuhan City, China where the coronavirus outbreak originated. A statement from KDHE:While we have not confirmed this as a case of the 2019 novel coronavirus, we believe it is important to keep the public informed and educated on this new virus. Please know that there are a number of details we are unable to share to keep this individual’s privacy. KDHE is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LMH Health and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department to identify and contact all of those who may have come into contact with the individual so that we can begin monitoring them for fever and respiratory symptoms, should this be a confirmed case. – KDHE Secretary Lee Norman, MDThe 2019 novel coronavirus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within two to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing. Those considered at risk for contracting the virus are individuals with travel to Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, or individuals in close contact with a person infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus. THE KDHE is  also advising residents that flu and other respiratory diseases are circulating in Kansas and are recommending everyone get a flu shot and follow basic prevention guidelines.Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and staying home when sick.The best ways to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses are to:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.If you have recently traveled to Wuhan, China and have developed fever with respiratory symptoms within 14 days of your travel or have had contact with someone who is suspected to have 2019 Novel Coronavirus, stay home and call your healthcare provider. You may also call the KDHE Epidemiology Hotline at 1-877-427-7317 if you believe you may have been affected.  

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