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DAYTON—On Tuesday, Martha Lanman, Columbia County’s Public Health Director, discussed the Health Department’s response and activities regarding COVID-19 with the Board of County Commissioners.

She stated that there has only been one positive case of COVID-19 in Columbia County as of March 30. This individual has since recovered. Thirty-five tests have come back negative and there is one test pending.

The department goal is to “be prepared”, she said.

Department staff has been getting the word out about park closures, working with restaurants, and looking for volunteers who can as...