Four More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Barry County
October 27, 2020
Posted by Sheila Harris
The Barry County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management are deeply saddened to announce four more COVID-19-related deaths in Barry County, bringing the total number of deaths to 13.
Two females, aged 81 and 68, were residents of a congregate care facility, as was an 85-year-old male. All three had underlying health conditions.
Additionally, a 78-year-old female died, who lived independently in her home, but had a history of underlying health conditions.
Health department and emergency management officials wish to extend their condolences to the many neighbors, friends, and family at this very difficult time.
Barry County Health Department Administrator Roger Brock and Emergency Management Director David
Compton urge all residents to maintain physical-distancing of at least six feet or wear face-coverings, to frequently
wash their hands, and to stay home if they are even slightly sick. COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in Barry County
and everyone is at risk of becoming infected.
Symptoms of COVID 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 December 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.
Posted by Sheila Harris
The Barry County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management are deeply saddened to announce four more COVID-19-related deaths in Barry County, bringing the total number of deaths to 13.
Two females, aged 81 and 68, were residents of a congregate care facility, as was an 85-year-old male. All three had underlying health conditions.
Additionally, a 78-year-old female died, who lived independently in her home, but had a history of underlying health conditions.
Health department and emergency management officials wish to extend their condolences to the many neighbors, friends, and family at this very difficult time.
Barry County Health Department Administrator Roger Brock and Emergency Management Director David
Compton urge all residents to maintain physical-distancing of at least six feet or wear face-coverings, to frequently
wash their hands, and to stay home if they are even slightly sick. COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in Barry County
and everyone is at risk of becoming infected.
Symptoms of COVID 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 December 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.