First COVID-19 case confirmed in Vigo County

News 10 news 10 continues following breaking news out of vigo county this evening.

That's where union health has confirmed its first case of covid-19.

News 10's rondrell moore is live right now at union hospital in terre haute.

He joins us with more on what he's learned.

Union health officials told us roughly 30 minutes ago about this case.

It's the first known case in vigo county.

"union" received word of this first positive-testing patient today.

"union" says the appropriate department and staff members that provided services to this patient have been notified.

The medical director says they want to reassure the public that they are ready to answer your questions and direct you to the care that you need.

People with questions can call the union health hotline at 812-238-4871.

Earlier this morning, indiana state health officials also reported a case in owen county that's also in our area.

Reporting live..

I'm news 10's rondrell moore.