Milam County COVID-19 cases up to six
Milam County’s COVID-19 count is now up to six cases.
Three new cases have been identified in the last 24 hours.
“We now have six confirmed cases of the virus in Milam County,” Milam County Judge Steve Young said. “Yesterday afternoon around 5 p.m. we were notified by local health authorities of a fifth case in the county. This morning around 9:30 a.m. we were informed of two additional cases.”
Young said all three of these individuals are Milam County residents.
They are at home and now self-quarantined.
“Our Milam County Health Department is investigating who these three infected individuals had contacted,” Young said. “Those who have had contact will be notified by the Milam Count Health Department.”
Young said he will keep county residents posted of future developments.
“In the meantime, stay home if you can! If you must get out in public, cover your nose and mouth and keep your distance,” he said. “There is no cure for the virus and our only protection is to not interact with others. The virus is respiratory and it is spread by water droplets from another person. Thus, it is imperative that you not mingle with others.”
He is reminding everyone to please not go inside area restaurants if you pick up food. Order ahead and allow the restaurant to bring the food to you or use the drive-thru.
“Remember our new shelter in place order went into effect yesterday, which specifically prohibits social gatherings and many other activities,” he said. “If you have questions about the order, call or write.”
The most recent cases are not hospitalized, they are in self-quarantine.
The Health Department is investigating and will notify you if you have been in contact with this person.
So far in the county the first person diagnosed is recovered. The second person is out of the hospital and at home. The rest of those diagnosed are still recovering, but have not been hospitalized.
He asked that all county residents continue to stay home if they can and wear a mask when going out if you can.