OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19. One patient is in their 40s, the other is in their 50s. No additional details will be released about the patients at this time. Both patients are in appropriate isolation.
To learn more about the COVID-19 outbreak, visit the Thurston County PHSS Coronavirus webpage at:https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
People with symptoms like a fever, cough, and trouble breathing should call ahead to their health care provider for guidance. Those at highest risk for severe illness include older adults, pregnant women, and people who are immunocompromised or have chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. To reduce the potential spread of the virus, we’re asking people to call ahead to their healthcare providers and not go directly to the emergency room or urgent care. Those with medical emergencies should still call 911.
The State Department of Health has set up a hotline for questions and concerns that is staffed seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. That number is: 1-800-525-0127.
