Howell County Health Department has received notification that the 20th Howell County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
The newly identified patient resides in the West Plains area. They are isolating at home and following public health guidance.
The case has been linked to known identified cases in the county. Contact tracing has been completed and community exposure has been ruled out.
In addition, the latest case is not employed so no identified worksites have been impacted.