Seventeen new cases bring total to 53 in Barry County
June 30, 2020
Posted by Sheila Harris
Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 identified in Barry County
The Barry County Health Department is announcing 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 53
residents with the virus.
Roger Brock, Administrator of the Barry County Health Department said, “The number of COVID-19 cases in Barry
County is continuing to rise daily. We are a part of the COVID-19 outbreak announced by the Missouri Department of
Health and we must consider that all persons of all ages may have COVID-19. All residents in Barry County should
be taking all recommended precautions to decrease the likelihood of contracting COVID-19.
"It is strongly recommended that all residents wear cloth face-coverings when they are within 6 feet of persons not living in the same home, gatherings of more than 10 people should be avoided, and physical distancing should be practiced. Hands and surfaces should be cleaned often," he said.
"We are asking you to wear a mask to protect your loved ones, your children, your friends, your neighbors, and your co-workers. Wear it for them," Brock urged.
“Local employers have implemented a variety of measures to counter the spread of COVID-19, but they cannot
manage individuals’ personal choices outside of work,” commented David Compton, Director of Barry County
Office of Emergency Management, “This remains a matter of personal responsibility, COVID-19 is here to stay and
prevention is 100 percent in the hands of each of us.”
Known locations with multiple cases:
• 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)
Barry County Phase 2 Mitigation Rules began June 26 and remains in effect until July 15, 2020. Those rules include
required source-control masking in certain circumstances; recommendations to maintain physical distancing and
enhanced hygiene practices. Persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, including those greater than 65
years of age, those who are immuno-compromised or who have chronic medical conditions should limit travel and wear a
cloth face-covering in public. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-athigher-
risk.html)
Posted by Sheila Harris
Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 identified in Barry County
The Barry County Health Department is announcing 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 53
residents with the virus.
Roger Brock, Administrator of the Barry County Health Department said, “The number of COVID-19 cases in Barry
County is continuing to rise daily. We are a part of the COVID-19 outbreak announced by the Missouri Department of
Health and we must consider that all persons of all ages may have COVID-19. All residents in Barry County should
be taking all recommended precautions to decrease the likelihood of contracting COVID-19.
"It is strongly recommended that all residents wear cloth face-coverings when they are within 6 feet of persons not living in the same home, gatherings of more than 10 people should be avoided, and physical distancing should be practiced. Hands and surfaces should be cleaned often," he said.
"We are asking you to wear a mask to protect your loved ones, your children, your friends, your neighbors, and your co-workers. Wear it for them," Brock urged.
“Local employers have implemented a variety of measures to counter the spread of COVID-19, but they cannot
manage individuals’ personal choices outside of work,” commented David Compton, Director of Barry County
Office of Emergency Management, “This remains a matter of personal responsibility, COVID-19 is here to stay and
prevention is 100 percent in the hands of each of us.”
Known locations with multiple cases:
• 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)
Barry County Phase 2 Mitigation Rules began June 26 and remains in effect until July 15, 2020. Those rules include
required source-control masking in certain circumstances; recommendations to maintain physical distancing and
enhanced hygiene practices. Persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, including those greater than 65
years of age, those who are immuno-compromised or who have chronic medical conditions should limit travel and wear a
cloth face-covering in public. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-athigher-
risk.html)