Health officials at the Howell County Health Department have confirmed that a 6th Howell County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The Howell County Health Department is conducting a disease investigation and follow up on the positive COVID-19 case.
The patient identified, a Mountain View resident, has been notified of their COVID-19 test results. They are following all public health guidance measures for designated time of home isolation. Close contacts to the case continue to be notified by HCHD public health nursing staff to ensure that those potentially exposed are monitoring their symptoms and following public health guidance to contain the spread.
The investigationihas identified the locations of business which the patient visited while potentially contagious.
Individuals having visited the locations during the dates/times below are at LOW risk for contracting COVID-19, but should monitor themselves 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.
Locations:
Monday, May 18th Signal Station, Mountain View approximately 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th Signal Station, M.V. approximately 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20th Signal Station, M.V. approximately 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20th Dollar General in M.V. approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21st Signal Station, M.V. approximately 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21st Walmart, M.V. approximately 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd Signal, M.V. approximately 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 23rd Los Amigos, M.V. approximately 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday May 25th Signal, M.V. approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 26th Signal, M.V. approximately 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Department Director, Chris Gilliam reports that this is the first Howell County resident to be confirmed as positive for COVID-19 since April 15, 2020.
It is important to continue to practice basic preventative measures to help decrease the spread of illness. These measures include: avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper hand-washing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, mask while out in public and staying home when sick.
