A presumptive positive case of coronavirus is being reported in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has confirmed what was called the “first presumptive positive case of COVID-19" in the county.
According to a news release, the patient is a man in his 70's who recently traveled abroad and is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
“This presumptive case is actionable and we are treating it as a positive,” officials wrote. “Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has started an epidemiological investigation and is leading the effort to quickly identify close contacts with the individual. Close contacts may include family members, co-workers, emergency responders, and other contacts.”
This is a developing story.