The Howell County Health Department reports that an additional twenty-three cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the county. This brings the year to date total to of COVID cases to one hundred thirteen. There currently forty-two known active cases in the county and three currently hospitalized with COVID related complications.
Of the new cases identified, twenty-two reside in the West Plains area while one lives in Pomona. All twenty-three of these cases are isolating at home under public health guidance.
Seven of the new cases are linked to known cases in the area. Three are travel related and thirteen are considered to be community spread. Community exposures from these cases are limited to the following locations:
Saturday, July 18th – 1:00pm to 6:00pm West Plains Country Club Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 18th 6:00pm to 6:30pm WP Country Club Restaurant – West Plains
Saturday, July 18th time unknown Meeks Lumber – West Plains
Saturday, July 18th time unknown RP Lumber – West Plains
Sunday, July 19th 1:00pm to 6:00pm WP Country Club Golf Tournament – West Plains
Sunday, July 19th 9:00am to 10:30am First Presbyterian Church – West Plains
Monday, July 20th 9:00am to 10:00am West Plains Civic Center – West Plains
Monday, July 20th time unknown Aldi’s – West Plains
Monday, July 20th 8:30pm to 9:30pm Dairy Queen – West Plains
Tuesday, July 21st Ozark Christian Academy Volleyball practice – West Plains
Tuesday, July 21st 6:30pm to 6:45pm Walmart – West Plains
Tuesday, July 21st 7:00pm to 9:00pm El Charro Mitchell Rd. – West Plains
Tuesday, July 21st 7:00pm to 9:00pm WP Sports Complex – West Plains
Wednesday, July 22nd 10:00am OMC Aquatics Class at WP Civic Center – West Plains
Wednesday, July 22nd 12:30pm to 1:30pm El Charro Mitchell Rd. – West Plains
People visiting these locations during the dates and times identified are at LOW risk for contracting COVID-19, but should monitor themselves for symptoms. Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider regarding testing and take all necessary precautions to avoid exposing others.
