There was one new case of COVID-19 and one additional recovery confirmed in Lafayette County on Friday.
According to Lafayette County Health Department Director Tom Emerson, there have been 130 cases of the virus reported in the county. As of Friday, there are 17 active cases and 110 have recovered. Since the beginning of the pandemic there have been a total of three deaths related to the virus.
Face masks are still recommended in situations where a 6-foot distance from other people cannot be maintained; or even if you are in an enclosed space with other people outside your family at home. It is also recommended that you do not invite gatherings of other people into your home.
If you are contacted by the health department, Emmerson says it is important that you cooperate with quarantine instructions and close contact identification.