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First case of coronavirus confirmed in Carroll County

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ohio — The Lake County General Health District has confirmed that a resident has novel coronavirus.

The district did not say how old the patient is.

"The Carroll County General Health District (CCGHD) has received confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Carroll County. Please remain calm. The Carroll County General Health District has been preparing with community partners, healthcare providers, and long-term care partners to respond to COVID-19 cases in our community. CCGHD officials have been in contact with the patient to determine who they had been in contact with prior to their diagnosis," the district said.

No other information was provided.

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