An individual who worked at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12 Street, in the locations listed below has tested positive for COVID-19.
Persons identified as having been in close proximity to the confirmed individual have been notified and asked to take all necessary precautions.
Last Day Worked:
Tuesday, 6/23/2020
Work Areas:
- Clerk’s Office area, 8th Floor
- Courtrooms 5-2 and 6-5
Persons who were in these locations recently should follow self-monitoring steps for the next 14 days as outlined in the Centers for Disease Control website at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/public-health-recommendations.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/general-business-faq.html#Suspected-or-Confirmed-Cases-of-COVID-19-in-the-Workplace
For more complete information on symptoms, visit the CDC web page on Symptoms:
- 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
Self-monitoring means people should monitor themselves for fever by taking their temperatures twice a day and remain alert for cough or difficulty breathing. If they feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough, or difficulty breathing during the self-monitoring period, they should self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek advice by telephone from a healthcare provider or their local health department to determine whether medical evaluation is needed.
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