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Precautions, Not Panic To Confront Covid-19

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The once far off ailment that has sparked panic on financial markets has reached the North State. Shasta County officials have confirmed one case, while Butte County authorities awaiting the results of tests conducted on two people who may have contracted Covid-19. A third potential case proved negative. 

For more on Covid-19 locally, NSPR’s Marc Albert spoke with the Tim Mapes, Community Education Specialist at Shasta County Health and Human Services.