Coronavirus case confirmed in Contra Costa County

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A Contra Costa County resident has tested positive for coronavirus, health officials said Tuesday evening.

The resident's results tested positive Tuesday afternoon by the county's public health lab, Contra Costa Health Services said in a news release. The health services department said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to confirm it in the coming days.

The resident's case is not related to travel nor did the person have contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Officials are investigating if anyone else may have been in close contact with the patient.

Similar to other viral infections, coronavirus is spread through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

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