4-17-2020 Update

The Kentucky River District Health Department confirmed a third case of the coronavirus in Knott County Friday afternoon.

We're told it is a 46-year-old woman. This is the second reported case for the county this week after an

who lives in Knott County was announced on Thursday.

Original Story

Thursday officials from the Kentucky River District Health Department (KRDHD) reported the first positive COVID-19 case in Knott County, Kentucky.

The case is a 39-year-old woman.

She was an employee of the Hindman Appalachian Wireless Store.

The KRDHD has stated all those who visited the store between March 24th - April 3rd may have been exposed and asks that they self isolate and monitor their symptoms.

“We believe the risk to the public is low, and as this situation evolves, we will continue to communicate with the CDC, DPH and the people of Knott County. Remember, the best protection from the virus is complying with the prevention measures that have been set forth by our Governor, mainly social distancing and frequent hand washing,” said Scott Lockard, Ky River District Health Department Public Health Director. He added, “We do expect to see additional cases as more tests are administered.”

The KRDHD is currently working to find all those who came in contact with this patient.

You can watch the news conference live below:

Appalachian Wireless also issued a news release in response to the case confirmation: