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Alpine County Health Department, 75-B Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville, CA 96120 Alpine County Board of Supervisors, Phone: (530) 694-2281 District 1: Donald M. Jardine, District 2: Ron Hames, District 3: Katherine Rakow, District 4: Terry Woodrow, District 5: David Griffith Thursday July 16, 2020 Second Case of COVID-19 Identified in an Alpine County Resident This morning we were notified of a positive laboratory result for an Alpine County resident identified with a coronavirus infection. Since our only other case more than 3 months ago, we have been anticipating this event as we have monitored the increasing number of cases in all of the surrounding counties. The individual has been contacted by our team and is recovering at home without being hospitalized. The source of exposure has been identified from out of the county, and all local contacts have been interviewed. There is no risk to the community at large from this case. No further identifying information will be forthcoming due to the small size of our communities. It is extremely important to remember that containing the spread of this pandemic relies much more on your personal choices and behavior than it does on any government mandates or restrictions. Your actions save lives Keep California healthy. Wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance. For more information, go to: Call our Warm Line at: [PHONE REDACTED] Public Health Brief Richard O. Johnson, M.D., MPH Nichole Williamson Public Health Officer HHS Director Office: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 249 Office: [PHONE REDACTED] e-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] 24/7/365 Emergency Contact Numbers Dr. Johnson’s cell: (760) 914-0496 Dispatch: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 330