UPDATED AT 10:30 A.M. ON 4/15/20
The number of COVID-19 positive cases has spiked again in Saline County.
According to Fitzgibbon Hospital, the positive number of cases has grown to 47, up from 38 on Tuesday, April 14. Another 33 tests are pending.
According to Saline County Health Department Administrator Tara Brewer, two patients have recovered, and nobody is hospitalized.
The patients have been quarantined at home since the initial test. No further information will be provided about these individuals.
The Saline County Health Department continues to work on contact tracing with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the CDC to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the individuals while they were infectious. Those contacts will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days, and they will be monitored for fever, respiratory issues and other symptoms of COVID-19.
If you suspect that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, call your healthcare provider to let them know before seeking care. It is critical that your provider is aware you may have COVID-19 prior to your arrival at a healthcare facility and that you follow all instructions for arriving.
Saline County Health Department Administrator Tara Brewer says there are cases across the entire county now. It’s more important than ever to follow all social-distancing rules. She urges citizens of Saline County to stay home, if at all possible and to take personal responsibility for themselves and their families.
To reduce your risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19, continue to follow several basic preventative measures:
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-percent alcohol.
* Avoid touching your 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; and
* Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces frequently.