While countries around the world are experiencing the outbreak, Butler County dispatchers are preparing themselves in case the coronavirus worsens. They are implementing a new screening process for 911 callers.
We’ll ask them about travel, we’ll ask them about a short list of symptoms that we’re screening for that could be indicative of the corona virus,” said Chris Davis, Butler County 911 Director.
The questions are only asked if the caller reports a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. “That doesn’t mean they have the corona virus it just means that they have symptoms,” said Davis.
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