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Kenosha Nationals Baseball announces positive COVID-19 case

Posted at 4:37 PM, Oct 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-05 17:37:52-04

KENOSHA — A person affiliated with Kenosha Nationals Baseball team has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Monday.

According to the Nationals, the individual participated in team events while infectious between Sept. 25 and Oct. 3.

Now, the team is working with the Kenosha County Division of Health to notify anyone who may have been in contact with the individual. Those who were in close contact will need to quarantine for 14 days.

“This unfortunate series of events with the baseball club underscores the importance of isolation for those who have reason to believe they might have COVID-19,” said Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit in a release.

A free, drive-thru testing site is currently in place at the Kenosha County Job Center, at 8600 Sheridan Rd. Anyone who wishes to get tested can do so through Tuesday.

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