6th positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Floyd County, possible exposure to Subway restaurant in Allen

The Floyd County Health Department in Prestonsburg, KY has confirmed the 6th case of COVID-19 in Floyd County.

According to a press release from the Floyd County Health Department, the patient is a 27-year-old white female who is at home and has been advised to practice self-isolation.

The statement advises that employees as well as others who have entered the Subway restaurant at Allen, KY on April 16-17, 2020 should self-quarantine for 14 days from the dates provided and monitor for signs and symptoms of the virus.

“Although the risk to the public is minimal, we believe that this notice is warranted due to the fact that clients had to enter the restaurant for the purchase and could have had a direct contact opportunity due to social distancing issues,” states Health Director Thursa Sloan.

No other information has been released.


Source: Mountain Top