Understanding COVID-19 spread and secondhand exposure risk

WHITMAN COUNTY – Thursday: Al has been sick with a stomach bug for the past week. His buddy Bill comes over to bring soup and visit. Then Bill goes to his sister Cindy’s to talk about taking his son to a family campout.

Friday morning: Bill drops off son Devon with Cindy who takes him and her two kids to Grandpa Ethan’s for a “campout” in the back yard. Al lives with his mother Felicity. Al’s niece Gabby stops by for a quick visit and gives Grandma Felicity a hug, then goes to play at her friend Heidi’s house.

Friday afternoon: Al returns a COVID-19 positive test.

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