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SUMMIT COUNTY (WJW) — Summit County health officials held a press conference on Friday to discuss their response to the coronavirus outbreak.

There is one confirmed case in the county. The patient is a female in her 50s. She is currently hospitalized. No other details about her condition were provided.

Governor DeWine announced earlier in the day that there are now 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the state. They include the following: Belmont County 2, Butler County 1, Cuyahoga County 6, Stark County 2, Summit County 1 and Trumbull County 1.

There are 159 cases actively under investigation.

Officials noted during the press conference that Summit County Public Health does not have the ability to test for COVID-19 at this time. If someone is feeling symptomatic, they are encouraged to get in touch with their provider. They do not recommend going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing an actual emergency.

Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan said he has declared a state of emergency for the city. He has banned all city employees from air travel, both domestic and international. He also issued a 30-day moratorium so no residents will lose access to their water supply.

County officials are working with United Way to help provide resources to those in need. Job and family services is also coordinating with child care providers.

They asked that residents continue to be respectful of one another and use caution.