ATLANTA, Ga. — The death of a 65-year-old Dekalb County courthouse clerk left an Atlanta family heartbroken. Fox5 reports that Rushia Johnson Stephens suddenly collapsed and was rushed to hospital where she later died.

Stephens was reportedly very active and had no underlying health conditions. She was turned away from the hospital before her symptoms started to worsen. An autopsy confirmed that she did, in fact, have COVID-19. Her brother warns others to take the virus seriously.

The CDC suggests:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.