A person who was at an area gaming establishment recently has tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Cooper County Public Health Center says it has received notice that a patron of the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville has tested positive. This individual visited the gaming floor for approximately two hours from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. This individual resides outside of Cooper County.
The Cooper County Public Health Center currently is working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), public health partners and Cooper County officials.
For members of the public who were visiting the casino on March 17 or employees who need Covid-19 testing: MU Health Care will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing for patients with a physician’s order. The drive-thru testing is for patients with mild symptoms who have been assessed by a provider either through a clinic or video visit. Testing will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in the MU softball stadium parking lot. MU Health Care is now offering free video visits to assess for COVID-19. Patients should visit MUHealthVideoVisits.org and select the “COVID-19” video visit option.
Boone Hospital Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The drive-thru is located south of the hospital’s Emergency Department entrance on the southwest side. The drive-thru is offered for those who have been screened by a health professional.
The Cooper County Health Center says it is important that every member of the community continue to follow the CDC basic hygiene preventative measures. These measures include avoiding contact with people who are sick; covering coughs and sneezes; proper hand washing; cleaning frequently-used surfaces; and staying home when sick.
The Cooper County Public Health Center has taken and will continue to take the necessary precautions to keep the community safe; and will continue to diligently monitor the COVID-19 situation as it evolves by following the CDC guidelines to protect public health and limit the spread of this infection.
If You Believe You Have Symptoms
• Call the COVID-19 Hotline at (877) 435-8411. Do not go to the emergency room nor doctor’s office before calling. If you are unable to get through, call your local healthcare provider.
• If you do not have a local healthcare provider, call the Columbia/Boone Health Department at (573) 874-7355.
• Follow the instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
• Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 can isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
• Avoid public areas: Do not go to work, school nor public areas.
• Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing and taxis.
• As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
The Cooper County Public Health Center
can be contacted via phone at (660) 882-2626; or Fax at (660) 882-2586.
Its website is www.coopercopublichealth.com