YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Public Health is monitoring two county males who have positive tests for COVID-19.

One person is hospitalized; the other is quarantined at his home.

Health officials on Tuesday said they could not release other demographic information due to privacy laws. But they did note that these cases are not related.

MCPH is working to identify close contacts of these individuals — who will be instructed to self-quarantine. The county health department will monitor these individuals for 14 days for any symptoms.

“Our main goal is to isolate those who are ill, identify close contacts and monitor these close contacts for illness,” said Ryan Tekac, health commissioner.

The county’s health department is being assisted by the Ohio Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control, it said in a statement.

The department urges people to practice primary prevention actions and social distancing as it works to slow the spread of the virus.

The majority of people with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms. Testing is not necessary and self-care is recommended, the department noted. Tylenol or acetaminophen can be used for fever and cough medicine for coughs.