PCHD: second presumptive positive COVID-19 case in Pima County - KVOA Tucson News

TUCSON — The Pima County Health Department announced Friday a second Pima County resident has been diagnosed with a presumptive positive case of COVID-19.

Officials are investigating how the individual contracted the virus. Household contacts are under observation and in home isolation.

"We do know this person traveled but to another state," Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Bob England said. "And not a state with a lot of transmission going on and not out of the country."

England said Friday night it's imperative to be cautious and mindful.

"Look this is going to become a daily thing at some point," he said. "We can expect more cases, at some point there will be wide spread, community spread in most parts of the United States."

At this time, there is no clear link between this case and the presumptive positive case identified in Pima County on Mar. 9, according to PCHD.

Officials are working to identify additional close contacts that may have been exposed while the person was infectious.  Any individuals who have been identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly.

Information on COVID-19 from PCHD:

COVID-19 spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within 2 to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose, or difficulty breathing. Those considered at highest risk for contracting the virus are individuals with travel to an area where the virus is spreading, or individuals in close contact with a person who is diagnosed as having COVID-19.

The best ways to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, 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.

Public health officials advise residents that flu and other respiratory diseases are circulating in the community, and are recommending everyone get a flu shot and follow basic prevention guidelines.

If you have recently traveled to an area where COVID-19 is circulating, and have developed fever with cough or shortness of breath within 14 days of your travel, or have had contact with someone who is suspected to have 2019 novel coronavirus, please stay home. Most people with COVID-19 develop mild symptoms. If you have mild symptoms, please do not seek medical care, but do stay home and practice social distancing from others in the household where possible. If you do have shortness of breath or more severe symptoms, please call your health care provider to get instructions before arriving.

For the latest information about COVID-19, visit www.pima.gov/COVID19 or by calling (520) 626-6016.

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