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Allen County confirms first two COVID-19 cases
By: Michael McIntyre - Friday, March 20, 2020

FORT WAYNE -- Allen County has its first two cases of the coronavirus, health officials confirmed late Thursday afternoon.

The Allen County Department of Health said in a news release that two county residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19. One is a young adult who’d recently traveled abroad, and the other is an older adult with underlying chronic health issues, the department said.

The patients are currently isolated.

The health department said it was working with the state health department to identify any close contacts of the patients who may have been exposed “to ensure appropriate precautions are taken in accordance with the latest CDC guidance.”



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