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Gila County Public Health Confirms 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.