LATEST: Monroe County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Update

As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020

PRESS RELEASE -

Confirmed Cases

There are 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County.

New Cases

There are 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the 4 p.m. update on Saturday, March 21.

The new individuals include:

• 2 Females in their 20s

• 1 Male in his 30s

• 3 Females in their 30s

• 1 Male in his 40s

• 1 Female in her 40s

• 1 Male in his 50s

• 1 Female in her 50s

• 3 Males in their 60s

• 3 Females in their 60s

• 1 Female in her 70s

Hospitalized patients

Of the 63 confirmed cases, 11 people are hospitalized. This is one more than reported in the 4 p.m. update on Saturday, March 21.

Deaths related to COVID-19

• 1 patient

Mandatory Quarantine

The Health Department has placed 289 people into mandatory quarantine and isolation.

Additional Details

IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT TESTING FOR COVID-19:

There are a limited number of COVID-19 tests available in Monroe County and not everyone with potential symptoms of COVID-19 can be tested.

For most people, the results of a test for COVID-19 will have no impact on what happens next. Everyone should already be staying home, practicing social distancing, and talking with their healthcare providers to manage any symptoms. Having a positive test result does not change this guidance.

The tests are reserved for individuals for whom test results will have an impact on what happens next. For example:

• A healthcare worker or first responder who tests negative can return to work more quickly.

• A hospitalized patient who tests negative can be removed from isolation, which saves PPE usage.

• A hospitalized patient who tests positive will receive more targeted treatment.