David Byun, D.O.

Chief Health Officer 801 Clark Street, Suite 4

Yun Namkung, M.D., Deputy Health Officer Ely, Nevada 89301
Tel: (775) 293-6509
Fax: (775) 289-2544

White Pine County

Office of Public Health
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2020

The Office of Public Health is updating the community the status of the first confirmed
positive and the two presumptive positives of COVID-19 in White Pine County.
To recap, they are all members of the same household. The first laboratory-confirmed
positive case in White Pine County, the infant, was retested recently and is still positive. The
parents were not tested in the beginning as they were both presumptive positives. They were
recently tested for clearance from the disease and quarantine, but unfortunately, they are still
positive, now laboratory-confirmed. They are all reported to be well. Quarantine for them will
be extended.
The cases of COVID-19 in White Pine County are still associated with travel outside the
county. Governor Steve Sisolak issued a travel advisory for the State of Nevada on March 31,
urging visitors or returning Nevadans to self-quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days
after arriving or returning to Nevada to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The same level
of precaution is encouraged for those coming or returning from endemic counties such as Clark
and Washoe.
In order to prevent COVID-19 from being community acquired, meaning being spread
between fellow residents of White Pine County, it is important to
1) minimize new cases from being introduced from outside the county by limiting travel,
2) adhere to hygiene, social distancing, and other preventive measures,
3) strictly follow quarantine orders, and
4) call the hospital or the clinic when planning to visit if:
a. you have symptoms of COVID-19
b. you are or have been positive for the COVID-19 test
c. you are under investigation for COVID-19
d. you are under quarantine and seeking medical attention

If you have symptoms that resemble COVID-19, such as dry cough, fever, shortness of
breath and would like to assess your risk of having COVID-19, you may call the regional
hotline 775-777-2507. You may also text or email COVID19@elkocountynv.net

The phone number for our local COVID-19 information is 866-800-1262.