Over 770 tests conducted; no new case of COVID-19

Posted: Monday, April 20, 2020. 5:06 pm CST.

By BBN Staff: The Office of the Director of Health Services informed today that it has conducted 772 tests for COVID-19.

The infographic issued at 3pm today indicated that a total of 169 tests have been done since the last case was detected.

The office noted however that the infographic doesn’t include the tests that are being done today.

According to the officials, all health care workers who were exposed had been swabbed and remain negative.

The public is urged to continue to practice:

– Social / physical distancing

– Hand washing

– Avoid touching the face

– Proper respiratory etiquette

The overall number of flu cases have also decreased.

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