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First positive case of COVID-19 in county

O’NEILL — Last week, North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of the first positive COVID-19 case in Pierce County. NCDHD initiated contact investigations and was rapidly assessing potential exposures to determine next steps. 

At that time, NCDHD believed this case was contained.  NCDHD was in communications with all identified close contacts and they are in self-quarantine (staying home) and will be actively monitored twice daily by public health officials. 

On Monday, the NCDHD reported that, after further investigation, the case is assumed to be from community spread. The case has been quarantining prior to symptom onset and there are no risks to the public at this time.

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