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

Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11:24 AM

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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