Erath County gets 17th case of COVID-19. Patient at home and in isolation.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

Erath County officials announced Wednesday night that a 17th resident has tested positive for COVID-19.

The patient lives in the rural part of the county and has been at home in isolation since the onset of symptoms.

Residents are being reminded to call Stephenville Medical & Surgical Clinic for tele-screening at 254-968-6051 if they have: 1. Fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory symptoms; and 2. Traveled within the past 30 days; or

3. Have known exposure to someone diagnosed with or currently being tested for COVID-19 (coronavirus).