Howell County Health Department reports that an additional four cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the county. This brings the year to date total number of cases to 169. Currently, there are 23 known active cases in the county. Of the 23 cases, two are currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
Two of the new cases reside in the Willow Springs area and two live in the West Plains area. All four cases are currently isolating under public health guidance. The source of infections for each case appears to be community spread, or infection was from an unknown source. Significant contacts to these cases have been notified by the health department. There were four community exposures identified with these cases:
Friday, August 7th 9:00am-10:00am Jimmy’s Restaurant, West Plains, MO
Friday August 7th 10:00am-11:00am West Plains Public Library, West Plains, MO
Saturday, August 8th 9:00am-10:00am Jimmy’s Restaurant, West Plains, MO
Saturday, August 8th 10:00am-11:00am West Plains Public Library, West Plains, MO
If you visited this location during the date and time identified, you are at LOW risk for contracting COVID-19, but should monitor for symptoms. 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.
