26 Cases in Union County: The Union County Health Department is reporting 26 cumulative cases in Union County. 22 cases are lab confirmed cases. 4 cases are probable cases per CDC definition. 20 individuals have recovered. 6 are actively ill and in isolation. 0 deaths have been reported. 3 cases have required hospitalization (1 case currently hospitalized). 35% of cases had occupational exposure (healthcare worker, correctional facility, first responder), 31% of cases had unknown source of exposure (considered community exposure), 19% of cases had travel exposure, 15% of cases were close contacts of a known case. Cases are 50% male and 50% female.
Per www.coronavirus.ohio.gov, 0 cases have been reported in Union County congregate settings including long-term care and correctional facilities.
Contact tracing is underway to identify and notify individuals at increased risk for infection due to contact with one of these cases. Currently, 24 close contacts identified through our contact tracing efforts and are self-quarantining and monitoring for symptoms.