Detection of COVID-19 community spread in Canyon County

 

The Southwest District Health has confirmed Friday detection of community spread in Canyon County.

Community transmission (or community spread) is when health officials can’t find a specific origin for an infection, for an example: traveling from a known area to have the virus.

As of 7 p.m. Thursday District 3 has confirmed 22 cases in Canyon County. The first Canyon County COVID-19 case was announced last Friday (March 20).

The SWDH asks people to follow these guidelines:

  • Keep six feet between yourself and everyone else at all times.
  • Engage in work, schooling, and social interaction from home via technology.
  • Avoid interacting with anyone outside your household unless you can keep at least six feet of space between you.
  • Use drive-thru, pickup or delivery options as much as possible when getting food.
  • Avoid all non-essential travel.
  • Reschedule all social activities to take place via phone, video chats, or social media.