Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Public Health Communication
March 7, 2020 (559) 259-1798
Promotion, preservation and protection of the community’s health
1221 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 P.O. Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775
(559) 600-3200 FAX (559) 600-7687
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
www.co.fresno.ca.us http://fcdph.org
Health Officials Confirm First Case of COVID-19 in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the first case of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Fresno County. This is a travel related case and was not community
acquired. Two travelers presented themselves for testing after returning from a Grand Princess cruise on March 6,
2020. One of these tests has returned as a presumptive positive case. The family of this individual is selfmonitoring with FCPDH oversight at this time.
There is no immediate threat to the general public, and the FCDPH is not recommending cancellation of events,
closure of schools, or buildings at this time. The FCDPH has plans in place to inform and protect all residents, limit
exposures to any new cases if identified, and address concerns as they arise.
Fresno County residents, students, workers, and visitors should continue to engage in their regular activities and
practice good public health hygiene as this is the height of flu season. The FCDPH is working closely with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and local
agencies to monitor COVID-19 that originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. This is a rapidly evolving
situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
The opportunity below has been scheduled to conduct interviews
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=41711
March 7, 2020 (559) 259-1798
Promotion, preservation and protection of the community’s health
1221 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 P.O. Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775
(559) 600-3200 FAX (559) 600-7687
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
www.co.fresno.ca.us http://fcdph.org
Health Officials Confirm First Case of COVID-19 in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the first case of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Fresno County. This is a travel related case and was not community
acquired. Two travelers presented themselves for testing after returning from a Grand Princess cruise on March 6,
2020. One of these tests has returned as a presumptive positive case. The family of this individual is selfmonitoring with FCPDH oversight at this time.
There is no immediate threat to the general public, and the FCDPH is not recommending cancellation of events,
closure of schools, or buildings at this time. The FCDPH has plans in place to inform and protect all residents, limit
exposures to any new cases if identified, and address concerns as they arise.
Fresno County residents, students, workers, and visitors should continue to engage in their regular activities and
practice good public health hygiene as this is the height of flu season. The FCDPH is working closely with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and local
agencies to monitor COVID-19 that originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. This is a rapidly evolving
situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
The opportunity below has been scheduled to conduct interviews
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=41711