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Brazoria County reports two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases

Published  March 14, 2020 2:42pm CDT
Brazoria County
FOX 26 Houston
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BRAZORIA COUNTY - Brazoria County Health Department reports two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. 

Both patients live in the same household in the Alvin area. Both patients were tested at a Harris County health facility. 

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Officials say both people did not travel outside the Houston area but did attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cook-Off.

Brazoria County officials are working to identify anyone both patients may have been in contact with.

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Brazoria County officials advise citizens take the following steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and waterare not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, with EPA approved disinfectants.