FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Carol Bookhout, Public Information Officer
carol.bookhout@polkcountyhealth.org
Media Line: (417)326-7250
Polk County, Missouri confirms 15th case of COVID-19
POLK COUNTY, MO June 30, 2020 – The Polk County Health Center has confirmed its 15th 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).
All those who may have come into contact with the individual while infectious have been contacted and will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms by the Polk County Health Center epidemiology team. The case is a result from exposure to a work-related positive not in Polk County. The work facility is not located in Polk County.
During the PCHC investigation of our positive case it has been determined that public notification of the activities around this case is warranted.
On Saturday, June 27, our case visited Bolivar Walmart between the hours of 8:00a.m. – noon. The case was not symptomatic and was not masked at the time.
Anyone who was at the above locations at the time of potential exposure is at low risk for contracting COVID-19, but should monitor for symptoms. There is no need to self-quarantine or isolate unless symptoms develop.
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.
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