This has been updated to 6 cases reported by Friday. See the later report.
Additional Cases of COVID-19 Diagnosed in Harrison County, Missouri
On April 6th, 2020, the Harrison County Health Department was notified of two confirmed positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). These positive tests are a result of increased testing within Harrison County, and the State. We expect to see additional cases as a result of this increased testing. The first patient is a male in his 60’s. The second patient is a female in her 50’s. Both patients are recovering at home under voluntary self-isolation.
These positive tests affirm the message that local, State, and Federal Health Authorities have been stressing over the past several weeks: This illness is within our communities, and members or our communities must take protective actions as advised by Health Authorities to slow and prevent it’s spread within our communities, including adhering to the Emergency Orders to stay at home.
Moving forward, positive cases will now be reported in aggregate each Monday on our Facebook page. It ‘s of utmost importance for EVERYONE to do their part in staying vigilant with current orders to stay at home whenever possible. Do your part to lessen the spread and flatten the curve.
Courtney Cross
Administrator
Harrison County Health Department