Lafayette County Health Department has confirmed one additional case today bringing up the total of 20 cases of COVID-19 in Lafayette County.
The Lafayette County Health Department continues to work with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the CDC to identify and contact ALL people who may have come into close contact (prolonged contact less than 6 feet away) with the individual confirmed cases while they were infectious.
. It is absolutely vital that each individual follows these measures.

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Stay home if you are sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes using your elbow or shoulder rather than your hands
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces frequently

We urge people to continue to follow current stay-at-home orders to help protect those in your household and in our community. Stay home if you can. If you are working, be sure you are working at a safe distance from co-workers. If you need groceries or other household necessities get what you need. Enjoy the outdoors for fresh air. Follow social distancing when away from home.  Don’t invite over people for social gatherings. If you suspect that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19,  It is critical that your provider or hospital is aware you may have COVID-19 prior to your arrival at a healthcare facility and that you follow all instructions for arriving at a healthcare facility.
For more information please visit our website at lafayettecountyhealth.org and on Facebook at Lafayette County Health Department. These numbers will be updated once daily at 3:00.