Missouri: 5,111 Positive Cases; 152 Deaths; No recoveries reported; 1,041 Hospitalizations (as of 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15)
Local Counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases: Howell County (5), Oregon County (1), Texas County (1), Wright County (9)
Click HERE a map of all Missouri county-by-county cases.
Arkansas: 1,620 Positive Cases; 37 Deaths; 509 Recoveries; 85 Hospitalizations (1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16)
Click HERE a map of all Arkansas county-by-county cases.
COVID-19 Resources:
MISSOURI CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE: The state Department of Health and Senior Services said residents and medical providers needing advice on the virus can call 877-435-8411 at any time on any day.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is updating cases and threats across the state. Click HERE.
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: The Arkansas Department of Health is updating cases and threats across the Natural State. Click HERE.
CDC: Click HERE.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH: Click HERE.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: Click HERE.
Simple preventive actions that help prevent the spread of all types of respiratory viruses include:
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
