Four New CoViD Cases in Saline, White, Gallatin County Tuesday by Egyptian Health Department

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 8, 2020, of four Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:

Saline County
- a male, in his 40’s, at home and in isolation
Gallatin County
- a female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation
White County
- a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation
- a female, in her under the age of 2, at home and in isolation
- a female, in her 60’s, reported 9/4/2020 has been transferred to their health department

To date, Saline County has had a total of 189 lab confirmed positives, including 3 deaths, White County has had a total of 145 lab-confirmed positives, and Gallatin County has a total of 69 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 2 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.

As cases increase, the number of close contacts increases for individuals who need to be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days. To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, please answer your phone. Contact Tracers may be calling you to let you know that you have been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 positive. Remember to maintain physical distancing of 6 feet or more at all times.

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