Hancock Public Health says it has identified a COVID-19 outbreak associated with an event held in Findlay.

Health officials say 10 people who attended a July 11th event at the AMVETS Post 21 at 423 West Trenton Avenue have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Hancock Public Health is asking anyone who was at the same event to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and quarantine for 14 days after the event.

People who attended the event and start to show symptoms should contact Hancock Public Health at 419-424-7420.

Symptoms include:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell
• Nausea or vomiting
• Body aches
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Runny nose or congestion
• Fever
• Chills

Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi reminds people that, “COVID-19 can be spread asymptomatically from person-to-person when in close contact. Individuals should avoid large gatherings of 10 or more people, practice social distancing of 6 feet or more, wear a facial covering when in public, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home if you are feeling sick to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

At last check, there were 136 cases in the county and two deaths. 44 of the cases are active.