Prom, JCD Graduation Among Events Individuals Could Have Been Exposed To COVID-19

The Ripley County Health Department recommends self-quarantine and testing for anyone who attended the events.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – Individuals who attended two recent events in Ripley County may have been exposed to COVID-19.

According to the Ripley County Health Department, there is a high possibility that persons who attended Prom at Romweber in Batesville on July 11 were exposed to the virus.

Others may have been exposed to COVID-19 while attending Jac-Cen-Del’s graduation ceremony on July 11.

Attendees at either event are being asked to self-quarantine at home until July 25 and seek COVID-19 testing. Those who are experiencing symptoms should also seek testing and self-isolate from family.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

COVID-19 testing is available in Ripley County at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood.

To register, please visit: lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1116.

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