The patient is self-isolating at home. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.

County health department administrator Terri Hansen released the announcement just after 7 p.m., Sunday, to local media and county officials.

On Monday, the local health department further reported the county person who tested positive was exposed to the virus out-of-state. The person learned of the potential for exposure early on and has been self-quarantining at home, as well as keeping family members at home.

The infected person called the Pulaski Memorial Hospital COVID-19 hotline,  and was instructed to come in for a test. PMH personnel were properly wearing PPE and swabbed the person in his/her car. Pulaski County Health Department personnel delivered supplies to the person's residence Sunday to provide assistance while keeping members of the household from needing to make a risky trip.

County health officials report that while there are no guarantees that the virus hasn't been spread, it appears as if this person has taken the necessary precautions to minimize risk of transmission in Pulaski County as much as possible.

About COVID-19

Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:

• Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing;
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands;
• And rarely, fecal contamination.

The best way to protect yourself from any respiratory illness, including the flu, is to:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The Indiana State Department of Health will provide updates as new information becomes available.

Visit the ISDH website at in.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Indiana.

Earlier, Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration that calls on state agencies to continue their diligence and cooperation in responding to COVID-19 and ensures that Indiana can seek funding to control and stop the spread of coronavirus. The declaration is posted at www.in.gov/. The governor has also issued additional steps to protect the public from COVID-19.