harrison co coronavirus

cynthiana, ky harrison co

Governor revealing new information today about that first harrison county patient...saying they work at the cynthiana walmart.

...and tonight, we're learning that person is doing better.

A second patient in harrison county...has been linked to that original case...but not through walmart...according to the governor.

We sent abc 36's alexus larson to harrison county where many people told her they aren't letting fear get in the way.

### alexus: health officials say they've been working closely with walmart and they don't believe there's any threat to the public, especially if you've been shopping at this walmart "for everybody who has been through that walmart, i know it's going to make you nervous.

Just because you've been there doesn't mean you have the coronavirus."

The patient who works here...tested positive for corona virus friday...the first case in kentucky.

Now, that patient is in isolation at u-k hospital... according to the county health department...six other employees who work closely with the patient..

Were also tested and are quarintined...though they haven't shown any symptoms. nat pause sunday...a second case confirmed in the county.

Officials believe the patients are linked... but not through walmart.

The company says it's staying open and quote "upon learning about the case from health officials we reinforced our cleaning and sanitizing protocols."

"there's other things to worry about than just the coronavirus."

County judge executive alex barnett is encouraging people to stay calm...posting this photo monday out to lunch with his family with the hashtag #nofearharrison county.

"i'm not going to let it effect or stop my daily routine or my daily life."

Amanda maybrier feels kentucky is prepared to battle the coronavirus.

"we have clean water, soap, hand sanitizer, alcohol, things to clean down surfaces that other countries didn't have."

Not everyone is so brave.

"i'm worried because i have a problem.

I got respiratory."

Health officials are thinking about those groups particularly at risk...making recommendations to limit visits at nursing homes...and to stay away from big gatherings.

Harrison county schools are closed for the week... but free lunches are still available.

Reporting in harrison county, alexus larson, abc 36 news.

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