Additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in three area counties.
Mercer County now has four cases, with the latest being confirmed in a test by a private company out of the county. The individual is currently in self-isolation at home with mild symptoms. The Mercer County Health Department said no other information about the patient will be provided to maintain confidentiality.
Daviess County now has six confirmed cases, with two more added. Three of those cases remain active and, according to the Daviess County Health Department, are staying home until released by medical personnel.
Sullivan County has six additional confirmed cases, bringing its total to 67. The new cases, according to the Sullivan County Health Department, have all been determined to be community-related. Seventeen of the 67 reported cases in the county remain active.
As in all cases, health department officials from those counties have identified close contacts of the infected individuals and those persons have been notified and given information regarding the next steps that should be taken. Persons who have not been contacted have been determined by health officials not to be at risk.
The Grundy County Health Department earlier this week reported there was one positive case from the May 30 drive-through testing event in Trenton, with the individual tested being the resident of another county. Health department officials from that county, which was not identified, have been notified about the positive test. A total of 137 persons were tested.
Persons who exhibit COVID-19-related symptoms or who believe they have been exposed are asked to call their doctor or call the state of Missouri’s COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411.
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