POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER REPORTS INCREASING NUMBER OF COVID-19 PATIENTS
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has reported a rise in patients being treated for the coronavirus.
According to Chief Compliance Officer Johnna Craft, the hospital is currently treating 11 patients for the virus. Of them, four are currently on ventilators.
The hospital had previously had zero hospitalizations related to COVID-19, and the sudden rise in coronavirus patients was made during a briefing on Wednesday.
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A Dexter man was taken into custody in Stoddard County for drug related charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 30 year old Kendrick Gribble was booked on both possession and delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $25,000 cash only bond.
POPLAR BLUFF DRIVER INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH
A local driver was moderately injured in a vehicle crash in Butler County on Wednesday.
According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place on County Road 523, north of County Road 5231, where a vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Following the incident, the driver was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTY
Additional cases of the coronavirus were reported in Butler and Stoddard County.
The Butler County Health Department reported eight new cases on Wednesday, bringing the County’s total to 278 cases. Of them, 224 have recovered, 3 are hospitalized, and 47 are still in self isolation.
In Stoddard County, there have been five new cases reported, which has brought the County’s total to 238. Of these cases, 206 have recovered, and 23 are currently active. The CDC will be working with both County’s health departments to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active and infectious.
In Missouri, as of Wednesday, there are a total of 62,530 cases of the virus in the state, and 1,323 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, including fever, shortness of breath, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
LOCAL MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A Poplar Bluff man was arrested in Butler County on Wednesday on drug and weapon charges.
Officials with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 30 year old Austin Dunivan was charged with firearm possession by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
He was also charged with two felony possession of a controlled substance charges – acid and marijuana.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Butler County Jail.
INJURIES REPORTED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY VEHICLE COLLISION
Injuries were reported following a vehicle collision in Dunklin County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck another oncoming car while crossing the centerline of Missouri 25, west of Holcomb.
The driver of the struck vehicle suffered moderate injuries, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
An earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning in New Madrid County.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake struck around 7 AM, about 3 miles north of Portageville, close to Highway 162 along the Little River.
The quake registered with a magnitude of 2.1, and had a depth of around 3 miles.
