MT. VERNON, IL — The Health Department has been notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 in a female Jefferson County resident who is in her 60s. She is in isolation at home.

As of Thursday morning there have been 11 lab-confirmed positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the county and 1 death.

Public Health officials expect more positive cases to be confirmed locally. The number of cases can be reduced by adhering to the stay at home order, washing hands frequently, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, and maintaining space of at least six feet from others.

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