On behalf of the Cass County Healthy Department (CCHD), Logansport Memorial Hospital has been asked to share that the CCHD has confirmed the first coronavirus-related death in Cass County.
The patient who passed away was an elderly adult with underlying medical conditions. No further information will be released about the patient, due to privacy laws. The patient passed away at home, and did not leave the residence during the infectious period, except to seek medical care. All precautions were taken in accordance with CDC guidance to ensure that medical personnel wore the appropriate personal protective equipment.
"We send our sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of this patient who has passed away," commented local Health Officer Dr. Dori Ditty.
"This is a difficult reminder of how severe this disease can be. As a community, we must continue following the guidance of experts at the state and federal levels, practicing all the ways to prevent the spread of this disease - including social distancing. We must continue to protect those who are most vulnerable."
The Cass County Health Department would like to remind the community about the symptoms, treatment approach, and testing location for COVID-19.
Symptoms:
Treatment approach:
The CDC has noted that most individuals who acquire COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms, and be able to self-isolate, stay at home for treatment, and will not be tested.
The Cass County Health Department has a walk-in respiratory clinic in partnership with Logansport Memorial Hospital, to offer a dedicated site for screening and testing of COVID-19. The respiratory clinic is located at:
The Community Building on the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds
2281 E Co Road 125 N
Logansport, IN 46947
Open 8 am - 8 pm, 7 days per week
As a community, please continue following the preventative guidelines from the CDC about how to protect yourselves and your families:
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the CDC website. The Indiana State Department of Health's website also includes the latest information about COVID-19 in Indiana.