Lyon County reports first positive test for COVID-19

Southwest Health and Human Services was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health that a person from Lyon County has tested positive for COVID-19.
This person is currently out of state and is following all recommendations set by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State and local public health work together to support persons and families in these situations. While this is the first confirmed positive case in Lyon County, it is likely that this virus is circulating in all of our communities and we need to act accordingly.
With more cases being confirmed in Minnesota and across the nation, it is not a surprise that we are seeing positive cases of the virus in our area. To slow the spread of disease and improve the ability of our health care systems to provide the best care, we continue to recommend:

Stay at home if you are feeling ill.
Wash your hands often and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.
Cover your cough.
Avoid touching your face; especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
Follow Governor Walz’s Stay at Home Executive Order.
Call the hospital or clinic before you go.

We understand that this is a time of stress in our communities. While we physically cannot always be together, we can still support one another through phone calls, social media or cards.
Consider the neighbor who may need help with supplies. We are in this for the long haul and can make a difference if we follow these guidelines.