Second Individual in Jasper County Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Jasper County. A
second confirmed positive of COVID-19 has been identified in Jasper County, a female in her 90’s is not hospitalized and is on isolation.
At this time public health officials are investigating this case and will be speaking with individuals who she may have come into contact with before this diagnosis. If you have been in contact, you will receive a call from us. Through this investigation, public health may place other individuals on home quarantine if they are determined to have had significant exposure. Such individuals may not be symptomatic, but are quarantined for a period of time which allows symptoms to develop and pass without posing risk to others. If you are contacted by public health officials, please respond promptly.
Official COVID-19 update for Jasper County, IL, updated at 9:00 am, Sunday 4/5/2020.
8 Negative Results, 4 Pending Results, 2 Positive Results
*Note: These numbers reflect all State approved tests and any known private laboratory tests.
If you have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for further guidance. We advise you
to continue washing your hands frequently, practicing social distancing, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces and following the Governor’s orders to shelter in place. JCHD understands there is a high demand for information. We want to provide as much information as possible, but
our top priority is investigating all cases and protecting patient confidentiality. We are sharing as much information as we can as soon as we can. For more information, visit the Jasper County Health Department Facebook Page or call contact listed above.
