Anderson County has first death related to coronavirus

TYLER — NET Health has confirmed the first death in Anderson County related to the coronavirus. The individual is a 76 year-old male that lived in Palestine. There were 16 new positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed by public and commercial laboratories, bringing total numbers to 194. If you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 within the last 14 days, symptoms may appear 2 – 14 days after exposure.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may include any of the following: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or Body Aches, Loss of Taste or Smell, Loss of Appetite, Sore throat, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea. If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, please be sure to call before going to your doctor or emergency department to prevent any potential spread. More information about free COVID-19 testing locations, community strategies to control the spread, and access to local social services are listed at https://www.NETHealthCOVID19.org.