Douglas County, MO – The Douglas County Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Douglas County.
The person has been notified and we are working with the individual to ensure they are following Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines in regards to isolation.
We are actively investigating this case to identify and contact persons who may have come into contact with the individual while they were infectious and will monitor them for fever and respiratory symptoms.
This person did take extra precautions while out in the public even though they had no symptoms at the time they were out. This person reported they wore a mask and used hand sanitizer when in public areas.
“Our hearts and our support are with the family as they care for their loved one right now,” says administrator Valerie Reese. “We knew it was only a matter of time before the virus came into our community but now we must work harder than ever as a community to slow its spread.
Most people who get COVID-19 will only have mild illness, but there are some members of our community who are at higher risk of getting very sick. We need to band together to protect them.”
People visiting locations during the dates/times below are at LOW risk for contracting COVID-19, but should monitor themselves for symptoms.
Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, nausea and vomiting. There is no need to self-quarantine or isolate unless you have symptoms develop.
Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider regarding testing and take all necessary precautions to avoid exposing others.
Locations:
Saturday, May 23nd – Lakey’s Feed- 9:30-10:00. Wal-Mart and Town & Country approximately 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 25th – Murphys in Ava at approximately 2:00 p.m.
“It is very important for anyone who is sick to stay home, away from other people, to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” says Reese. “We must each do our part to protect everyone in our community.”
