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>> SEVEN KENTUCKIA CLOSING TO THE -- CLOSE TO THE GOVERNOR SAY HAVE BEEN TESTED. HE ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO KNOWN CASES OF THE CORONAVIRUS IN NO NEED FOR THE PUBLIC SYSTEMIC -- TO PANIC. THE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC OF HEALTH ABLE TO TEST WITH SAME-DAY LABS. HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WORKING TO ENSURE IT STAYS THAT WAY. >> IT IS OK TO BE CONCERNED, BUT IT IS ESSENTIALLY REMAIN CALM. WE WILL OVERCOME THIS CHALLENGE. QUITE EVERYDAY THAT GOES BY IS ANOTHER DAY TO PREPARE. WE ARE USING EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF THAT TIME. >> HE WAS ASKED IF I -- IF IT GETS TO KENTUCKY, HOW RAPIDLY IT COULD SPREAD. >> BOTH HE AND THE GOVERNOR WANTED TO S

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Indiana state health officials have confirmed the first case of the novel coronavirus in the state.Gov. Eric Holcomb made the announcement during a news conference Friday. He’s declared a public health emergency in Indiana related to COVID-19. Holcomb said the declaration make Indiana eligible for federal dollars to respond to the outbreak.At this point, health officials say they feel very confident that the situation was handled in a way that will prevent it from spreading.Officials said the patient is an adult from Marion County, about 120 miles from Louisville. The man apparently traveled to Boston recently and attended an event where other people also tested positive. The man called the hospital Thursday night, according to officials, to warn them about the symptoms he was having.He also told them he had possibly been exposed to COVID-19.When he arrived at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, trained hospital employees met him in the parking lot. Wearing protective gear, they escorted him through a separate entrance and a special area. The patient is now in isolation for at least 14 days. He won't be released until he tests negative for two consecutive days, officials said."The patient and hospital did everything possible to limit exposure," Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said. Here's a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirusHealth officials urged Hoosiers to take precautions. They recommended people bump elbows when greeting each other instead of shaking hands.So far, still no reported cases in Kentucky. In player above, UofL talks about coronavirus preparedness.