UPDATE: We have learned the person who tested positive for the coronavirus in Chippewa County is someone under the age of 30 who traveled outside of Wisconsin about two weeks ago.

That is according to Angela Weideman, the public health director in Chippewa County.

Weideman said the person started experiencing mild symptoms and was tested last week.

So far over 50 people from Chippewa County have been tested - this was the first positive test to come back. Weiderman did not say how many tests are still pending.

She said right now it is taking about two or three days to get test results back.

Chippewa County (WQOW) - Just a half-day after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Eau Claire County, the neighbors directly to the north now have their first case too.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this Chippewa County case was a person who traveled and they expect that is where the exposure occurred. They did not say where the person traveled to.

The Chippewa County Health Department says the person is doing well.

Now, the health department is following up with anyone who may have had contact with the person.

The health department is holding a press conference at 3:45 Thursday afternoon. News 18 will be there and bring you updates.

Shortly after the announcement, county administrator Randy Scholz said that all nonessential functions in Chippewa County buildings will be closed to the public for the time being.

He said the courts remain open but you should check CCAP to make sure your court appearance is still scheduled before showing up.

The clerk of courts office has information online on how to make payments, file cases and documents and requesting records.