The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Saline County increased slightly on Sunday, April 26.
According to a news release from Saline County Health Department Administrator Tara Brewer, the total is now 167- up from 162 on Saturday, April 25.
However, 40 of the positive cases have recovered, leaving 127 active cases, including five persons hospitalized; and zero deaths.
According to Brewer, the patients who have not yet recovered remain quarantined at home. No further information will be provided about these individuals by the agency.
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 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.
With cases across the entire county now, Brewer says, “it’s more important than ever to continue following 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.”