The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Gila County.
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Globe, AZ - The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Gila County. The case is a Town of Payson resident, female, in her 40s. The case appears to be travel-related; no evidence of community spread at this time.
Additionally, the threat to the community appears to be low as patient has predominantly self-isolated since the beginning of symptoms. Local public health disease investigators are currently investigating the case and close contacts.
• COVID-19 is widespread in Arizona with cases now in 14 of the state’s 15 counties.
• The Gila County Call Center is now open weekdays during daytime business hours 8-5.
Call 928-402-8888 for information, resources and guidance.
• The Arizona Poison Control System is also available to answer questions about COVID-19 from Arizona providers (for testing and patient guidance) and the general public (for testing, isolation, and quarantine guidance) at 1-844-542-8201
• COVID-19 Hotline call 2-1-1 from 8 to 8 p.m. each day of the week
• For COVID-19 information en Español, see www.azdhs.gov/COVID-19
Public Health expects additional cases of COVID-19 in Gila County and is advising residents to follow infection prevention guidelines. The best way to prevent COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases is to:
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.