“Contact tracing is our most important activity now, allowing us to quickly help those who may have been exposed to infections and to prevent others from becoming infected,” said SCHD Director Alisa Haushalter, DNP, RN. “We have contacted hospitals, physicians and neighboring counties to keep them updated on this evolving situation.”
According to a news report from a local FOX affiliate, officials have not determined the source of the first case.
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