Iredell County has its first presumptive case of coronavirus COVID-19.

The Iredell County Health Department was notified about the positive test late Monday afternoon, spokeswoman Megan Redford said. The results have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laboratory for final confirmation.

“At this time, the individual is isolating at home,” Redford said. “Iredell County Health Department team members are monitoring the individual during their isolation and are identifying any close contacts to monitor symptoms and contain potential spread.”

She added that to protect the identity of the person, no more information would be shared.

“Today’s announcement represents an isolated case,” Redford said. “COVID-19 is currently not widespread in Iredell County.”

As of Monday morning, North Carolina had 33 coronavirus cases, the state Department of Health and Human Services reported. There have been no known deaths in North Carolina related to the virus. South Carolina reported its first coronavirus death Monday.

Redford noted that people with close contacts to anyone who tests positive are required to be quarantined at home for 14 days.

“We will notify the general public through our media outlets and website when we have a confirmed case in Iredell County,” she added. “We also continue to stress common sense measures that should be used by everyone to protect themselves and others from the spread of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19.”

Those include:

– Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.

– Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

– Avoid close contact with people who are ill.

– Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

– Do not reuse tissue after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.

– Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.

– Staying home when you are sick

The most up-to-date Iredell County information is at co.iredell.nc.us/1383/Coronavirus-COVID-19