FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact:
Carol Bookhout, Public Information Officer
carol.bookhout@polkcountyhealth.org
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Polk County, Missouri reports 14th COVID-19 Case
POLK COUNTY, MO: June 27, 2020 – The Polk County Health Center (PCHC) has confirmed its 14th positive case of COVID-19 in Polk County. The patient, a Polk County resident, is currently at home in isolation, following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At the current time, exposure for this case has not been determined as the investigation is still under way by the Polk County Health Center Epidemiology team. This patient was feeling symptoms and contacted their Primary Care Physician for medical testing. No public exposures have been identified with this case. All contacts to this case have been notified. No other information will be provided about the patient.
“We were very fortunate that this individual remained in quarantine until results were determined. We commend this person 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.