FIRST POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN STODDARD COUNTY
Stoddard County has reported in its first positive case of the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Stoddard County Public Health Center, a male patient in his early 40’s has been quarantined at his home after contracting the virus through a contact-related case.
Staff with the Center are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in order to determine if anyone has been exposed through contact with the patient, and will provide guidance to anyone who is suspected of having been exposed.
Stoddard County Officials are asking residents not to panic, and to not visit any hospital or emergency rooms. If you are showing symptoms, you are advised to first contact your health provider before taking action.
Officials are also reminding residents to keep good hygiene, and to practice social distancing to prevent further spread of the virus.
GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON REQUESTS MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has officially requested a major disaster declaration for Missouri.
The decision comes from the ever increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus, with the total positive cases in Missouri reaching 356 as of Wednesday, with eight reported deaths that are directly linked to the disease.
Of the new cases, there have been confirmed tests in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, and Perry Counties.
SEVERAL MISSOURI COURTHOUSES LIMITING OPERATIONS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
There are several courthouses in Southeast Missouri that will be limiting operations in light of the COVID-19 virus spread.
The Butler County Courthouse is working reduced shifts with rotating staff, and is limiting access to the building for urgent matters only. Courthouses in Carter, Ripley, Wayne, Stoddard, and Dunklin Counties are all operating with locked doors- and are limiting their work to phone calls and email.
These changes are scheduled to stay in effect until April 3rd, unless further extended due to the COVID-19 concerns.
POSITIVE TEST FOR COVID-19 VIRUS REPORTED IN CARTER COUNTY
There has been a positive test for the COVID-19 virus in Carter County.
According to officials with the County, the patient is currently hospitalized and is being monitored for fever and respiratory issues, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is working with the CDC to identify and report to individuals who may have come into contact with the patient.
Details on the patient are being kept confidential at this time.
SECOND INDIVIDUAL IN DUNKLIN COUNTY TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS
A second individual in Dunklin County has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the Dunklin County Health Department, the patient is currently quarantined at home, and is working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to determine if anyone was exposed while the patient was in public.
Officials with Dunklin County are urging residents not to panic, and to keep working towards preventing the spread of the virus through proper hygiene and limited social contact.
STRETCH OF ROAD THROUGH NEW MADRID AND MISSISSIPPI SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION
A portion of roadway stretching between New Madrid and Mississippi Counties is scheduled to be reduced for repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Eastbound Route 60 in New Madrid, and a section of Northbound I-57 in Mississippi, located between Route 61 in New Madrid and Route 105 in Mississippi, will be reduced while crews perform pavement repairs.
The work is scheduled to take place from April 6th to 18th, from 6 am to 7 pm daily.
