Vermilion County has recorded its first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. County Health Administrator Doug Toole says a Vermilion County resident in their 20s tested positive for the virus in Champaign County and is currently hospitalized there.
The Vermilion County Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff will begin its surveillance investigation, said Toole. He said it will find who worked with, or spent time with the person so a determination can be made regarding who needs to be fast-tracked for testing.
Meanwhile, Toole added the County Health Department is asking residents to continue to be vigilant: practice social distancing, stay home unless necessary to leave, and wash hands frequently. ‘’We have been preparing for this, and have been taking actions to try to minimize COVID-19’s impact on the community,’’ added Toole.
