COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise for Greene County.

In almost one month, the County has gone from 14 cases to 28 positive cases of the virus. Greene County Public Health Director Becky Wolf reminds everyone to take precautions, especially as more places open again. She says the virus takes 14 days to fully develop in an individual, and that happens when someone is exposed to another person who has had the virus or the suspected symptoms.

Wolf notes if that happens, you are urged to be quarantined for 14 days. She explains why the quarantine time period is crucial with this virus.

“Because at any point, between 2 and 14 days, a person can develop symptoms of the coronavirus and spread it to others. Or you can have people that have no symptoms – that’s what we call asymptomatic – and they still can spread the virus to others.”

Wolf says some preventative measures include continuing to practice social distancing by staying six-feet apart from others, stay home and limit non-essential travel, washing hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer, take the COVID-19 assessment to see if you need a test, and if visiting a medical facility, call ahead so healthcare workers are prepared for your arrival. Additionally, Wolf suggests wearing a mask when in a social situation.

“Make sure that that mask covers your nose and your mouth. I know it’s an adjustment to wear a mask, especially in the summertime. But it does you no good to have it down under your nose.”

Wolf adds, the main goal is to slow the community spread of the virus.