On Wednesday, May 13, Wright County Public Health issued
a news release regarding the first confirmed case of a COVID-19 cluster at an
unidentified business in Wright County. The release generated quite a bit of
feedback on social media – both county accounts and private/group
accounts.
Public Health wishes to clarify some of the points
brought up by residents with the following statement:
Earlier this week, we sent out a news
release emphasizing the presence of community transmission of COVID-19, which
inevitably includes businesses. All community members are encouraged to take
precautions when going out in public.
In consultation with the Minnesota
Department of Health, it was determined that the cluster identified in a local
business is considered low risk to the public. The business is working with
Wright County Public Health to take proper precautions to continue protecting
their employees and the public. We are not able to name the business, most
importantly because doing so could identify those with confirmed cases of
COVID-19, which is a violation of the Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act.
A cluster is defined by three or more
cases.
To see the news release itself, which provides background information on the matter, click here: http://www.co.wright.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/19406/Wright-Co-COVID-19-Update-51320