The Idaho North Central Health District has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Nez Perce County, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has confirmed it is an employee at its Lewiston facility.
Health officials say the person under 60 years of age, who didn’t require hospitalization, is now quarantined at home. SEL says the person is recovering well.
Health district officials are releasing limited information to protect the patient’s identity. Epidemiologists are working to determine reasonable risk criteria for any locations visited by the patient and any close contacts with others who may have possibly been exposed.
SEL Senior Communications Manager Kate Wilhite says the company is working closely with the Public Health Department, Idaho North Central District, to ensure that those who have been in close contact with the employee have been notified and are self-isolating. SEL has also followed CDC and EPA guidance to conduct additional disinfection of relevant workspaces.
