The Shawnee County Health Department says at least 17 people are currently being tested for the coronavirus.

In their daily news conference, they announced the people currently being tested and say they are also monitoring 50 people who have traveled to areas that have been identified as high risk areas.

The health department also issued an order for those who have recently visited California, New York and Washington on or after March 15th to self-quarantine for 14 days. Also those who visited Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison counties in Colorado. Plus those who have been on a cruise or been to a country that has been identified by the CDC as a high risk country.

They also said those who have been contacted by health officials are required to self-quarantine.

Shawnee Co. Health Officer Dr. Giancarlo Pezzino says they don't have the resources to enforce the order on every single person in the state, but there are consequences for not following it.

“We do rely on the cooperation of our community and our citizens to make sure they understand the importance of obeying the orders," Dr. Pezzino said.

Violating the quarantine order will result in a misdemeanor.