TOTAL POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI OVER 1500, 18 DEATHS REPORTED
The total number of positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri is now over 1,500.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Wednesday, there have been a total of 1,581 positive cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Missouri, and 18 deaths have been reported due to the disease.
Stoddard County confirmed three additional cases on Wednesday, and Pemiscot County reported one confirmed case, with all patients being quarantined in their homes. Officials with the department are working to contact anyone who may have come into contact with them.
Officials in Stoddard County have also released a list of conditions for employees before they can return to work after being exposed to the disease, including waiting up to three days after recovering, and the disappearance of fever and respiratory symptoms.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the COVID-19 virus can call the Missouri Health Department at 877-435-8411.
MAN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY AFTER EVADING POLICE CUSTODY
Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a man has been arrested in Butler County after evading police custody.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 48 year old Steven Rick was taken into custody on Wednesday, and was charged with suspicion of failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and resisting arrest.
These charges stem from an incident that took place on Tuesday, where Rick had fled from his vehicle during a traffic stop, and armed himself with a firearm before running into a residence in the 3100 block of Highway N.
Officials with the Sheriff’s Department initially lost him when he fled into the house. On Wednesday, he was again spotted in a silver vehicle, and was captured following a short on-foot pursuit through a wooded area, after crashing his vehicle while attempting to evade police custody again.
LOCAL LIBRARY EXTENDING CLOSING DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library has decided to stay closed due to the COVID-19 virus.
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Wednesday for the closure extension, due to growing concerns over the virus as well as the recent case of COVID-19 in Butler County. The Library will remain closed until otherwise stated.
The virtual library will be available at PoplarBluff.Org while the physical location is closed.
POPLAR BLUFF R-1 AND TWIN RIVERS R-10 EXTENDING BREAKS DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
The Poplar Bluff R-1 and Twin Rivers R-10 schools have extended their wellness breaks due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus.
Both schools made the announcement for the extension on Wednesday, and will not be in session for the rest of the month. They are scheduled to be back in session by May 4th.
Several other schools have also decided to remain closed, with the Stoddard County schools remaining closed until April 24th, and Campbell R-2, Van Buren R-1, and Neelyville R-4 extending their breaks until the end of the month.
DEXTER BANK CLOSES DUE TO EMPLOYEES TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
A bank in Dexter has closed its doors due to two employees testing positive for the coronavirus.
Officials with the Bank of Advance tell KWOC News that the two employees were tested for the COVID-19 virus after experiencing mild symptoms, and were both quarantined to their homes after being tested positive for the disease.
The bank will be closed today through Tuesday, and the main office can be contacted during this time by calling 573-722-3517.
PORTION OF ROADWAY 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 next week.
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.
