Klickitat County Emergency Management, Public Health, and various medical providers held a briefing on preparations to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus should a case be found in the County.  Jeff King of Klickitat County Emergency Management says they have been working to make sure local providers have the materials they need to deal with a case if it happens.  County Health Officer Dr. Amy Person said the response is similar to how public health dealt with the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, in 2009, making sure hospitals and clinics have the appropriate isolations and precautions they need to take, looking at what their resources are, and what kind of non-pharmaceutical steps can be taken to keep communities safe.  Most people with COVID-19 will only have a mild illness and will recover completely.  Klickitat County Public Health is advising people to stay home that are experiencing mild symptoms, similar to the flu or colds.  These symptoms may include, shortness of breath, runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, and a general feeling of being unwell.  To help prevent getting the COVID-19/Coronavirus wash hands often with soap and water, or if that’s not available use hand sanitizer.   Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, avoid contact with people who are sick, and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.