COVID-19 reported in Lacoba Homes
July 8, 2020
Covid-19 numbers continue to rise in southwest Missouri, with Barry County reporting 87 cases as of July 7, an increase of 34 cases over last week. Of the 87 cases, 40 are in isolation and 47 have recovered. Seventy-four close contacts of those who tested positive are in isolation.
One case of COVID-19 has been reported in Lacoba Homes, in Monett, a first for the facility. According to Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock, the case was probably the result of community spread.
Statewide, 426,745 PCR COVID-19 tests have been performed. Of those, 23,242 were positive for COVID-19, and 1,028 deaths resulted.
Positive cases of COVID-19 have also been reported in employees or residents of the following businesses and congregate care facilities in Barry County:
• George’s Processing - 7 cases
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 19 cases
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3 cases
• PlayPower – 2 cases (1 Barry County Resident)
• EFCO – 4 cases
• Wal-Mart (Monett) – 1 case
• Lowe’s – 1 case
• Lacoba Homes – 1 case
• Tyson’s – 2 cases
• Cricket – 1 case
Counties adjacent to Barry County report the following number of cases as of July 7, 2020.
• Lawrence – 48
• Stone – 20
• Mc Donald – 632
• Newton – 478
• Benton, AR – 3,043
• Carroll, AR – 195
Moving forward, the Barry County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management are opting to publish the current number of COVID-19 patients only on a weekly basis, probably on Tuesdays, according to health department administrator, Roger Brock.
“With the numbers increasing every day, the public is aware that COVID-19 is out there, so they can take the necessary precautions. Unless we have a situation where we’re unable to trace contacts, there’s really no need to publish a press release more than once a week,” Brock said.
One case of COVID-19 has been reported in Lacoba Homes, in Monett, a first for the facility. According to Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock, the case was probably the result of community spread.
Statewide, 426,745 PCR COVID-19 tests have been performed. Of those, 23,242 were positive for COVID-19, and 1,028 deaths resulted.
Positive cases of COVID-19 have also been reported in employees or residents of the following businesses and congregate care facilities in Barry County:
• George’s Processing - 7 cases
• Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation – 19 cases
• Lai Lai Asian Buffet and Dining – 3 cases
• PlayPower – 2 cases (1 Barry County Resident)
• EFCO – 4 cases
• Wal-Mart (Monett) – 1 case
• Lowe’s – 1 case
• Lacoba Homes – 1 case
• Tyson’s – 2 cases
• Cricket – 1 case
Counties adjacent to Barry County report the following number of cases as of July 7, 2020.
• Lawrence – 48
• Stone – 20
• Mc Donald – 632
• Newton – 478
• Benton, AR – 3,043
• Carroll, AR – 195
Moving forward, the Barry County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management are opting to publish the current number of COVID-19 patients only on a weekly basis, probably on Tuesdays, according to health department administrator, Roger Brock.
“With the numbers increasing every day, the public is aware that COVID-19 is out there, so they can take the necessary precautions. Unless we have a situation where we’re unable to trace contacts, there’s really no need to publish a press release more than once a week,” Brock said.
