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 because of 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.

MCPH has issued these guidelines:

• People are advised to stay in touch with their doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse (including shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) or you think it is an emergency.

• As much as possible, you should stay in a specific “sick room” and away from other people in your home. Use a separate bathroom if available.

• Have someone else in the home prepare meals and leave them outside your bedroom door. Don’t share bedding, towels, dishes or water bottles with others. If something is shared, wash it with soap and water before each use by a separate person.

• If your symptoms worsen, seek medical attention: Seek medical care right away if your illness is worsening (for example, if you have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath).

Meanwhile, Mercy Health has opened up two flu clinics, Eisenhower Primary Care in Boardman and Parkman Primary Care in Warren, to help screen patients who are experiencing respiratory conditions.

People are encouraged to call before going to the clinic by dialing 855-884-7150. Patients will be triaged over the phone.

People who have been sick and have stayed home can stop home isolation under the following conditions:

• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers);

• Other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) and at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.

Mercy Health locations have a limited supply of COVID-19 tests that are reserved for those in the ICU or those who have been triaged, according to Dr. James Kravec, medical director of Mahoning County Public Health.