Apr 24, 2020

Rice County announces first confirmed COVID-19 case Thursday

Posted Apr 24, 2020 9:53 AM

RICE COUNTY — Rice County confirmed on Thursday its first case of COVID-19.

The case is a female in her early twenties without underlying health conditions. Contacts of the known case are awaiting test results.

Local residents were reminded by Rice County Health Department Administrator and Health Officer, Marci Detmer to avoid non-essential trips and stay home when they can, limit dining service to carry out or delivery, that visitors should be limited in retirement communities and long-term care centers and avoid gatherings and if you must be in public, maintain six feet of distance between you and other people and wear a mask.