State lab confirms first coronavirus case in Jeff Co

[uppityperson]

https://www.ptleader.com/stories/state-lab-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-in-jefferson-county,68230

The Washington State Public Health Lab confirmed the first case of a Jefferson County resident with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, on March 6, but public health officials do not believe the case represents evidence of community-level transmission on the Olympic Peninsula.

The patient is a Jefferson County man in his 60s, according to a press release from Jefferson County Public Health. He was likely exposed to the virus during a visit to a family member in Kirkland.

The man received care for coronavirus at a Seattle-area hospital. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home, according to the press release.

The man reportedly spent time in Jefferson and Clallam counties during the early stages of his illness. Potential contacts are being notified and advised about what precautions they should take, according to the press release.....(A bit more)

[KT2000]

1. Well, cwap

Good to hear he is doing well but we are in it now.

[GP6971]

2. Yes we are.

I'm just waiting it to hit in southern Pierce County.

[uppityperson]

3. Someone in Pierce got a + test. It's everywhere and as we can test more,

#s will go up.