Number of Positive Tests for COVID-19 in FDL County Increases to 17

The Fond du Lac County Health Department says they have
received an additional positive test for COVID-19, bringing the county’s total
to 17 as of Sunday. The announcement of a new positive test in the county
brings the statewide total to 382, when added to the latest information made
available by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Milwaukee County has
the most positive cases in Wisconsin with 182 positive tests, Dane County is
second with 61, while Waukesha County has 30. There have been four deaths in Wisconsin
related to COVID-19, including one in Fond du Lac County.

Officials continue to stress that people should stay home
if you can – especially if you are sick, wash your hands frequently and thoroughly,
and practice social distancing – keeping six feet between people and avoiding
direct physical contact.

People in Fond du Lac County who believe they have been
exposed to COVID-19, or have symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of
breath should call 844-225-0147. For general questions about the disease – people
can call 211 or text COVID-19 to 211-211.