Eight case of COVID-19 confirmed in Barry County
May 6, 2020
An eighth case of COVID-19 is being reported by the Barry County Health Department. The case is likely a result of
essential domestic business travel to a COVID-19 Hot Spot.
"The person self-isolated upon return to Barry County and has not had close contact with family or friends," health department administrator, Roger Brock, said.
The person requested testing at the Barry County Health Department because of the travel, and tested positive. The individual is now under an isolation order and is being monitored daily by the Barry County Health Department staff.
Barry County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Compton, applauded the actions of the person.
“This a great example of personal responsibility," he said. "Recognizing their work took them to a COVID-19 Hot Spot, they
took it upon themselves to ensure the safety of our community, over and above any personal desire to see friends
and family."
All previous cases of COVID-19 have recovered, however, Barry County officials remind residents the best way to
prevent community spread COVID-19 is to wear a cloth face covering, wash hands often, keep frequently touched
surfaces cleaned, and avoid non-essential travel. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath,
or at least two of the following: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or
new loss of taste or smell. Symptoms may begin two days to two weeks after exposure. If you have symptoms, call
your primary care provider and follow their instructions.
State of Missouri Emergency and Barry County Phase 1 Reopening rules remain in effect until May 31, 2020. Those
rules include physical distancing requirements, required source-control masking for certain service providers, and
enhanced hygiene practices. Persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 include those greater than 65
years of age and/or those who are immuno-compromised or have chronic medical conditions. These individuals should limit travel and wear a cloth face covering in public. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html)
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essential domestic business travel to a COVID-19 Hot Spot.
"The person self-isolated upon return to Barry County and has not had close contact with family or friends," health department administrator, Roger Brock, said.
The person requested testing at the Barry County Health Department because of the travel, and tested positive. The individual is now under an isolation order and is being monitored daily by the Barry County Health Department staff.
Barry County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Compton, applauded the actions of the person.
“This a great example of personal responsibility," he said. "Recognizing their work took them to a COVID-19 Hot Spot, they
took it upon themselves to ensure the safety of our community, over and above any personal desire to see friends
and family."
All previous cases of COVID-19 have recovered, however, Barry County officials remind residents the best way to
prevent community spread COVID-19 is to wear a cloth face covering, wash hands often, keep frequently touched
surfaces cleaned, and avoid non-essential travel. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath,
or at least two of the following: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or
new loss of taste or smell. Symptoms may begin two days to two weeks after exposure. If you have symptoms, call
your primary care provider and follow their instructions.
State of Missouri Emergency and Barry County Phase 1 Reopening rules remain in effect until May 31, 2020. Those
rules include physical distancing requirements, required source-control masking for certain service providers, and
enhanced hygiene practices. Persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 include those greater than 65
years of age and/or those who are immuno-compromised or have chronic medical conditions. These individuals should limit travel and wear a cloth face covering in public. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html)
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