COVID-19 claims more residents
Acambaro Restaurant temporarily closes after employee tests positive
August 12, 2020
The Barry County Health Department is reporting the third and fourth COVID-19-associated deaths of Barry County residents.
One resident, a 71-year-old female with serious underlying health issues, was a resident of Lacoba Homes in Monett, according to health department administrator, Roger Brock.
Health Department and Emergency Management officials wish to offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends on their losses.
“Older persons, especially those with underlying health issues, are at the highest risk of severe and fatal COVID-related infections,” Brock said. “In the State of Missouri, 37 percent of COVID-19 cases are in people older than 50 years, yet that same age group represents 97 percent of COVID-19-related deaths. This is the reason that younger persons, who may have few if any symptoms, must exercise extreme caution when visiting with older persons, who, if they contract COVID, are at the greatest risk of death.”
A COVID-19-positive case was identified at Monett restaurant.
The Barry County Health Department is announcing a person employed at Acambaro Mexican Restaurant in Monett has tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of community spread. The individual is in isolation and close contacts are being contacted and, when appropriate, ordered to quarantine.
The owners of Acambaro Mexican Restaurant have decided to close the business to give staff time to monitor for
symptoms and provide ample time for a deep cleaning of the facility. The voluntary decision was based on an abundance of caution and concern for customers and staff. The owners will announce the reopening date as soon as it is determined. Upon reopening, all staff will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 before each shift, face coverings will continue to be required for all employees, and all high touch surfaces will be cleaned often.
Roger Brock, Administrator of the Barry County Health Department, commended the owners of Acambaro for taking efforts to protect the health of employee, families, and customers.
“They decided closing was the safest option to protect their staff and our community. We appreciate their commitment to the health of our residents,” he said.
Brock reminded the public that COVID-19 is not foodborne and there is no risk of contracting COVID-19 from a meal. Customers do not need to self-quarantine unless symptoms develop. Anyone who develops symptoms
should call their primary care provider or the Barry County Health Department at 417-847-2114.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and include fever or chills, cough, shortness of
breath, fatigue, fever, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or a new loss of taste or smell.
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19, stay home, call your medical provider, and wear a mask when near anyone who does not live in the same home.
Barry County Phase 2 Mitigation Rules began June 26 and remain in effect until August 31, 2020. Those rules
include required source control masking of service providers, recommended physical distancing, cloth face-coverings, and enhanced hygiene practices. For more information about COVID-19, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus, call the Barry County Health Department at 417-847-2114 or the Missouri DHSS 24 hour hotline number at
877-435-8411.
Administrator Brock and Emergency Management Director David Compton want to remind citizens of the need to wear face coverings anytime you are within six feet of people outside of your home.
“Remember, face-coverings are for the protection of those around you,” they said.
They also encourage individual businesses to adopt masking requirements for employees and customers. Service providers who cannot practice physical distancing of six feet or more are required to remain masked while providing any type of service.
The number of Barry County positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 256. Of those, 33 are in isolation; two are hospitalized; 219 have recovered; and four have died. One hundred, four are in quarantine.
The largest number of cases appear in the “Under 25” age bracket.
The following number of cases have been reported in area businesses:
• Georges Processing – 13
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 29
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3
• PlayPower – 2
• EFCO – 10
• Wal-Mart (Monett) – 1
• Lowe’s – 1
• Lacoba Homes – 40
• Tyson’s – 5
• Cricket – 1
• God’s Little Kingdom – 4
• International Dehydrated Foods – 6
• Regal Beloit – 1 case
• Acambaro – 1 case
One resident, a 71-year-old female with serious underlying health issues, was a resident of Lacoba Homes in Monett, according to health department administrator, Roger Brock.
Health Department and Emergency Management officials wish to offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends on their losses.
“Older persons, especially those with underlying health issues, are at the highest risk of severe and fatal COVID-related infections,” Brock said. “In the State of Missouri, 37 percent of COVID-19 cases are in people older than 50 years, yet that same age group represents 97 percent of COVID-19-related deaths. This is the reason that younger persons, who may have few if any symptoms, must exercise extreme caution when visiting with older persons, who, if they contract COVID, are at the greatest risk of death.”
A COVID-19-positive case was identified at Monett restaurant.
The Barry County Health Department is announcing a person employed at Acambaro Mexican Restaurant in Monett has tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of community spread. The individual is in isolation and close contacts are being contacted and, when appropriate, ordered to quarantine.
The owners of Acambaro Mexican Restaurant have decided to close the business to give staff time to monitor for
symptoms and provide ample time for a deep cleaning of the facility. The voluntary decision was based on an abundance of caution and concern for customers and staff. The owners will announce the reopening date as soon as it is determined. Upon reopening, all staff will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 before each shift, face coverings will continue to be required for all employees, and all high touch surfaces will be cleaned often.
Roger Brock, Administrator of the Barry County Health Department, commended the owners of Acambaro for taking efforts to protect the health of employee, families, and customers.
“They decided closing was the safest option to protect their staff and our community. We appreciate their commitment to the health of our residents,” he said.
Brock reminded the public that COVID-19 is not foodborne and there is no risk of contracting COVID-19 from a meal. Customers do not need to self-quarantine unless symptoms develop. Anyone who develops symptoms
should call their primary care provider or the Barry County Health Department at 417-847-2114.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and include fever or chills, cough, shortness of
breath, fatigue, fever, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or a new loss of taste or smell.
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19, stay home, call your medical provider, and wear a mask when near anyone who does not live in the same home.
Barry County Phase 2 Mitigation Rules began June 26 and remain in effect until August 31, 2020. Those rules
include required source control masking of service providers, recommended physical distancing, cloth face-coverings, and enhanced hygiene practices. For more information about COVID-19, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus, call the Barry County Health Department at 417-847-2114 or the Missouri DHSS 24 hour hotline number at
877-435-8411.
Administrator Brock and Emergency Management Director David Compton want to remind citizens of the need to wear face coverings anytime you are within six feet of people outside of your home.
“Remember, face-coverings are for the protection of those around you,” they said.
They also encourage individual businesses to adopt masking requirements for employees and customers. Service providers who cannot practice physical distancing of six feet or more are required to remain masked while providing any type of service.
The number of Barry County positive COVID-19 cases now stands at 256. Of those, 33 are in isolation; two are hospitalized; 219 have recovered; and four have died. One hundred, four are in quarantine.
The largest number of cases appear in the “Under 25” age bracket.
The following number of cases have been reported in area businesses:
• Georges Processing – 13
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 29
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3
• PlayPower – 2
• EFCO – 10
• Wal-Mart (Monett) – 1
• Lowe’s – 1
• Lacoba Homes – 40
• Tyson’s – 5
• Cricket – 1
• God’s Little Kingdom – 4
• International Dehydrated Foods – 6
• Regal Beloit – 1 case
• Acambaro – 1 case
