Beaumont Health investigating another COVID-19 diagnosis

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March 29, the Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) received confirmation of another positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), this of an individual who resides in an unincorporated area of Jefferson County. The case count for Beaumont remains at 12 plus this additional case the Beaumont Health Department is responsible for investigating. This brings the total cases the Beaumont Health Department is investigating to 13. The individual is between the ages of 40-50.

This individual is currently quarantined and recuperating at home.

For confidentiality purposes, BPHD is not releasing any additional information to identify the individual.

BPHD is continuing epidemiological investigations on the  confirmations and is working to quickly identify close contacts of the individual. Those may include family, friends, co-workers and other potential contacts.

These are steps you must take to keep you and your loved ones protected:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze into your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze into your hands.
  • Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Get a flu shot. The flu vaccine does not offer protection against COVID-19, but it is also flu season.
  • Avoid crowds of more than 10 people.
  • Adhere to the Stay at Home Orders issued by the City of Beaumont and by Jefferson County.

Call your healthcare provider if you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath and are concerned you have come in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient or have a history of travel from affected geographic areas within 14 days of symptom onset.

It is important that you call first so your healthcare provider can evaluate your risk and determine your need to be seen in person so that other patients are not potentially put at risk.