The Kenton Hardin Health Department has been notified of a confirmed case for COVID-19 in a Hardin County resident.

This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 for Hardin County. We have contacted the patient and the individuals potentially exposed and they have been instructed to self-quarantine and monitor for symptoms. 

The health department will be in daily contact with these individuals for monitoring of temperatures and symptoms. No personal information about the case will be released to protect the privacy of the individual.

“Following protocol set by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), our nursing staff has been in contact with the individual since we were notified of the positive test result,” said Cindy Keller, Director of Nursing.

“We are working to identify any contacts and will advise those individuals to self-quarantine for 14 days. Although the situation is concerning, it’s important to understand and follow the recommendations that have been put in place to decrease the spread of the virus. We need residents to stay home if at all possible” said Keller.

Stay home when you are sick.

Avoid contact with people who are sick.

Wash hands often with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.

Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands.

Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing.

Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces.

Clean and disinfect “high-touch” surfaces often.

Call before visiting your doctor.

Practice good hygiene habits.

Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals.

As a reminder, the Health Department does not conduct COVID-19 testing. Testing of the general public is not available at this time. Current testing procedures through the Ohio Department of Health for COVID-19 includes those who are most severely ill and professionals who are critical to providing care and service to those who are ill. We have information on our Facebook page about testing sites located in the area.

This is a rapidly evolving situation, and Kenton Hardin Health Department is sharing information as it becomes available on the KHHD Facebook page and on the website at www.hardinhealth.org.

For questions regarding COVID-19, people can call the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center, 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at 1-833-427-5634, or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.