COVID-19 becomes endemic
July 1, 2020
The Missouri National Guard provided free COVID-19 testing in front of Cassville High School, Monday, June 29. Test results should be reported to the Barry County Health Department by the National Guard within ten days, according to Emergency Management director, David Compton.
Sheila Harris
According to Barry County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Compton, COVID-19 is now considered endemic within Barry County and the surrounding area.
“When you go out now, just assume that everyone you encounter potentially has the virus, whether they’re symptomatic or not,” he said. “Although local employers have implemented safety measures for their employees, including the wearing of masks while at work, they cannot manage employees choices outside of work. Our safety, now, is solely a matter of personal responsibility. COVID-19 is here to stay and prevention of its spread is 100 percent in the hands of each of us.”
Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock, says the number of COVID-19 cases are rising daily.
“We are part of the COVID-19 outbreak announced by the Missouri Department of Health,” he said. “All residents should take the recommended precautions to avoid contracting the virus, including remaining at home as much as possible, avoiding gatherings of ten or more people, maintaining distances of six feet or more from those not of the same household and wearing a face-covering when within six feet.
“We are asking you to wear a mask to protect others,” he said. “Wear one to protect your loved ones: your children, your friends, your neighbors and your co-workers. Wear it for them.”
Barry County now has a total of 53 cases of COVID-19; 17 of those were announced Monday night, June 29. The following employers have experience employees who have tested positive:
• Georges Processing – 5 total cases
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 9 total cases (6 staff/3 residents)
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3 total cases
• PlayPower – 2 total cases (1 Barry County Resident)
Lawrence County’s total stood at 37 as of June 30, with their first death reported - that of a 52-year-old with underlying health conditions.
According to Barry County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Compton, COVID-19 is now considered endemic within Barry County and the surrounding area.
“When you go out now, just assume that everyone you encounter potentially has the virus, whether they’re symptomatic or not,” he said. “Although local employers have implemented safety measures for their employees, including the wearing of masks while at work, they cannot manage employees choices outside of work. Our safety, now, is solely a matter of personal responsibility. COVID-19 is here to stay and prevention of its spread is 100 percent in the hands of each of us.”
Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock, says the number of COVID-19 cases are rising daily.
“We are part of the COVID-19 outbreak announced by the Missouri Department of Health,” he said. “All residents should take the recommended precautions to avoid contracting the virus, including remaining at home as much as possible, avoiding gatherings of ten or more people, maintaining distances of six feet or more from those not of the same household and wearing a face-covering when within six feet.
“We are asking you to wear a mask to protect others,” he said. “Wear one to protect your loved ones: your children, your friends, your neighbors and your co-workers. Wear it for them.”
Barry County now has a total of 53 cases of COVID-19; 17 of those were announced Monday night, June 29. The following employers have experience employees who have tested positive:
• Georges Processing – 5 total cases
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 9 total cases (6 staff/3 residents)
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3 total cases
• PlayPower – 2 total cases (1 Barry County Resident)
Lawrence County’s total stood at 37 as of June 30, with their first death reported - that of a 52-year-old with underlying health conditions.
