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Ozaukee County confirms first case of coronavirus

Posted at 1:36 PM, Mar 18, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-18 21:14:51-04

OZAUKEE COUNTY — There is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ozaukee County, the Washington-Ozaukee Public Health Department reported Wednesday.

The person, according to the health department, sought medical care after experiencing symptoms.

The person is currently isolated.

“In an effort to slow the spread of COVID- 19, we ask all of our residents to heed the Governor’s orders and to consider the health of the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Health Officer Kirsten Johnson.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department is contacting any people who had close contact with the person.

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