Christian County has confirmed its seventh case of COVID-19.

There have been three (3) new cases in Christian County reported since 6:00 p.m. on March 26th, the brings the total to 7.

Christian County Health Department Administrator Cindy Bilyeu says, “As the number of positive cases in Christian County are starting to increase, we would like to inform our community that we have extra qualified staff coming onboard to assist with these investigations. We will continue to put forth 100% effort towards the process of identifying all those who have come in contact with known cases and asking for self-quarantine of those individuals.”

The Christian County Health Department says in a press release, they “advise during the Stay at Home Order there are still several essential services that are available. The key word here is “essential”. Please refrain from making unnecessary trips to businesses or other areas that are “allowed” trips. Multiple trips mean multiple chances to spread the COVID 19 virus.”