FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco man has tested presumptive positive for novel coronavirus, COVID 19.
Collin County health officials said Monday the man is in his late 30’s, recently traveled to California, is stable, in home isolation, and is being monitored by county health care staff.
Collin County Health Care Services is still waiting for the results of further testing to confirm the initial results since the patient’s symptoms have not required hospitalization.
CCHS is also monitoring the man’s family and working to identify anyone he may have been in contact with while he was infectious. Anyone who has had close contact with him will be contacted directly by county health care staff.
Health officials said the immediate risk of transmission in Collin County remains low.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of reported cases of COVID-19 ranged from mild to severe.
Symptoms of fever, coughing and/or shortness of breath may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
While there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, there are ways to prevent illness and avoid being exposed to the virus.
- 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 using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Consult CDC’s travel website for any travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the US
In the United States, at least 22 people have died and there are currently 564 confirmed cases.
More than 3800 have died and more than 108 thousand have been infected worldwide since the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China.
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