Mentor: Potential Corronavirus Exposure At Trunk Or Treat Event

Press release from the City of Mentor:

October 15, 2020

Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has been notified that a person who was present at Lake County First Responder’s First Annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 11 at Captain’s Stadium in Eastlake has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the large number of people present, many of whom were not wearing masks, LCGHD feels it is important to notify the public. This individual was in attendance from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p.m., and was not experiencing symptoms at the time. Symptoms began to develop on Monday, October 12, making it possible this person was contagious while at the event.

Individuals who attended this event are urged to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, and may include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience any of these symptoms, stay home and consult a physician immediately.

Questions regarding COVID-19 exposure can be addressed to Lake County General Health District at covid19@lcghd.org or (440)350-2188. Visit www.lcghd.org for the most updated COVID-19 information.

This press release was produced by the City of Mentor.The views expressed here are the author’s own.