Coronavirus Rocky Hill: New Details Released On 1st Positive Case

ROCKY HILL, CT — The town of Rocky Hill learned of its first confirmed coronavirus case Friday. The town is working with several state agencies to gather more information. The coronavirus patient is a woman in her 80's who is being cared for at Hartford Hospital. She is the first confirmed case in Hartford County.

"Rocky Hill Emergency Management and the Central Connecticut Health District have been in contact, prior to this case, and have been planning for such an incident," town officials said in a statement.

Town officials remind residents to wash their hands frequently, clean high-touch surfaces regularly and avoid sharing personal household items especially if a family member is sick.

Symptoms of new coronavirus can appear as long as 14 days after exposure. Typical symptoms include fever cough or shortness of breath.