3-13-20 public health officer expects more coronavirus cases in fdl

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says she expects more confirmed coronavirus cases in Fond  du Lac in the coming days.   The state department of Health Services says there are two confirmed cases in Fond du Lac County.  Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says at least one of the patients had been on a cruise ship in Egypt.  Mueller says anyone who may have had contact with a symptomatic individual from that cruise ship to call (844) 225-0147 for more direction from public health officials and to isolate at home.  Meanwhile, Mueller says she is aware that Mercury Marine  shut down one of it’s plants after an employee was being tested after being exposed to the virus.  Mueller adds there will likely be a strong recommendation to cancel any  large gatherings in Fond du Lac for at least the next 30 days.  The Fond du Lac St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled.

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