RESULTS ANNOUNCED FROM COVID-19 TESTING IN BUTLER COUNTY
The results have been announced from the coronavirus testing site in Butler County.
Butler County EMA Director Robbie Myers tells KWOC News that from the recent mass testing, 634 tests were administered. Of them, 608 were negative, and 26 came back positive. 12 of the positive tests were from Butler County residents.
The testing was performed from June 7th through 9th, at the Libla Family Sports Complex at the Three Rivers College Campus.
TWO ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
Two were taken into custody in Stoddard County on drug related charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 41 year old Belinda Phillips, of Bloomfield, and 46 year old Nagena Curl, of Kennett, were both booked on possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
They were both transported to the Stoddard County Jail following their arrests.
SEMO FOOD BANK SCHEDULED MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has scheduled additional food bank distribution locations for those suffering from the COVID-19 virus spread.
Two mobile food pantries have been scheduled. The first will be held on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Doniphan, at 308 Walnut Street, and will begin at 9 am.
The second pantry will be held on Monday, at the Calvary Full Gospel Church on 417 Main Street in Cardwell, at 5 pm.
Those who want to receive food should only visit the food pantry in the County they live in, and are being asked to bring photo ID and a piece of mail for proof of residence. Visitors are also asked to stay inside their vehicle while receiving food.
If you want to donate food, you can donate online by visiting SemoFoodBank.Org.
ADDITIONAL CASE OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL NOW OVER 29,000
A new case of the coronavirus was reported in Butler County, and nearly 900 additional cases of the virus were recorded in Missouri since yesterday.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the new case has risen the County’s total to 139, 104 of which have recovered, with 32 still in isolation. The department will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patient was active and infectious.
In Missouri, as of Wednesday, there are now 29,714 confirmed cases in the state, and 1,102 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, including fever, persistent coughing, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
ROAD IN BUTLER COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION DURING BRIDGE WORK
A roadway in Butler County will be reduced while bridge maintenance is underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, bridges between Route C and County Road 3231 will be reduced while MODOT crews perform bridge repairs.
The work is set to begin on Monday at 6 am, and is expected to be completed by 5:30 pm on Tuesday.
USGS REPORTS EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR NEW MADRID COUNTY
An earthquake was reported in a town inside of New Madrid County on Wednesday.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake was recorded near 9 am, about a mile west of Howardville, with a reported depth of around 6 miles.
The earthquake struck at a magnitude of 2.7.
