Polk County Announces 12th and 13th Positive Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Carol Bookhout, Public Information Officer carol.bookhout@polkcountyhealth.org Media Line: (417)326-7250 Polk County, Missouri reports 12th and 13th COVID-19 Case POLK COUNTY, MO June 25, 2020 – The Polk County Health Center has confirmed its 12th and 13th positive cases of COVID-19 in Polk County. The patients, both Polk County residents, are currently at home in isolation, following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All those who may have come into contact with the individuals while infectious have been contacted and will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms by the Polk County Health Center epidemiology team. Both cases are travel related. No other information will be provided about the patients. “We have been very fortunate that both positive cases have not visited public places for which we would have to issue a public notice of exposure. These individuals are to be commended for embracing personal responsibility to limit exposure in our community,” says Michelle Morris, Polk County Health Center Administrator. As we continue to take steps to reopen our community, it is even more important for all of us to interact with our environment carefully. Remember 1-2-3. Wash hands (1), practice social distancing (2), and stay home if you are sick (3). If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 please contact your primary care physician via phone or virtual visit for treatment recommendations. Citizens Memorial Hospital is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 with a CMH doctor’s order. Patients with COVID-19 symptoms should complete a CMH Virtual Visit or call a CMH clinic for screening to obtain the order. More information is available at citizensmemorial.com.
