Clinton County Health Department confirmed the first known case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

“He is in serious condition at this time," said Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for Clinton County.

In a press release, the health department said "department staff are working to identify those who many have come in contact with this individual prior to testing."

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital has confirmed that the person is in isolation at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, in accordance with CDC protocol.

CVPH’s President Michelle LeBeau released a statement Monday afternoon. “Together, we have taken extraordinary steps to prepare for this virus and its impact to our patients, our people and the community,” the statement reads.

Erin Streiff from the Clinton County Health Deparment said the public has a responsibility to keep themselves and others safe.

"I would like to emphasize to the community that they remain home if they are sick and," said Streiff, "regardless of whether they are sick or well, that they maintain social distancing."

This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

This is a developing story and will be updated regularly.