Audrain County sees spike in COVID-19 positive cases. According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 1:00 this afternoon, Audrain County has 6 total positive cases of the novel coronavirus: 1 in recovery and 5 active cases, 4 identified today. Today’s 4 new cases have been traced to a hog farm and additional testing…
The Audrain County Health Department is releasing daily testing numbers. As of 12:30 this afternoon, 204 county residents have been tested for COVID-19, one positive test that has now recovered, 198 negative cases and 5 test results still pending.
The Audrain County Health Department is releasing testing numbers in their daily briefing. As of 2:00 this afternoon, 188 county residents have been tested. Of those, 1 was positive and has recovered, 183 test results were negative and 4 test results are still pending.
The Audrain County Health Department is releasing testing numbers for today (Wednesday). As of 12:30 this (Wednesday) afternoon, 176 county residents have been tested with 1 positive case that is now recovered, 175 negative tests and no pending test results.
Two Mexico thrift shops are taking different approaches to reopening. In a Facebook post yesterday, the Laura Miller George Help Center announced their Thrift Store will resume limited hours tomorrow, opening Monday through Friday from noon until 4. They will allow only 6 people in the store at a time and will accept donations of…
Bill Kessler with the Pork Producers and Bruce Mershon with the Cattlemen’s Association joined Representative Dr. Kent Haden, DVM to discuss the effects COVID-19 is having on livestock producers and Missouri’s agriculture industry on Public Perspectives.
Mexico High School is announcing graduation and prom dates for the class of 2020. In a letter to parents today (Thursday), MHS Principal Brad Ellebracht says that graduation will be held Sunday evening, July 12 with the Junior/Senior Prom held on the evening of Friday, July 10 at the high school. If circumstances surrounding the…
Audrain County Health Department personnel, civic and county leaders continue their collaborative meetings. In this afternoon’s (Wednesday’s) meeting, SSM personnel stated that they are not looking at changing visiting guidelines just yet and no volunteers will be allowed during the month of May. Elective surgeries may resume in May but additional discussion is needed before…
Governor Parson is announcing the first phase of his “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan to begin May 4th. During his press briefing this (Monday) afternoon, Parson indicated that Missouri is winning the battle in the fight against COVID-19. During phase one of the plan, Missourians can begin returning to economic and social activities but must…
The Audrain County Health Department is reporting no new positive cases as of 2:00 this (Monday) afternoon. Their daily report shows 71 residents tested with 70 negative test results and one positive result. No test results are pending.
In his daily press conference this afternoon, Governor Mike Parson extends the stay-at-home order for Missouri. The order is being extended until Sunday, May 3rd. Additionally, Governor Parson said that projected numbers for positive cases of the novel coronavirus in Missouri were much worse than what is actually happening and that the stay-at-home order is…
MU Health Care’s drive thru testing site at the parking lot for Mizzou’s softball field will be closed on Easter. In a press release, MU Health Care says patients needing immediate testing on Sunday can go to the Emergency Room at either University Hospital or Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Patients should call first before showing…
As of noon today, Audrain County is one of only 30 reporting jurisdictions in Missouri without a positive COVID-19 case. Results from the Audrain County Health Department show that 34 county residents have been tested thus far with 33 negative test results and 1 still pending. 84 of Missouri’s 114 counties and St. Louis City…
The weekly meeting over Skype with the Audrain County Health Department and community leaders was held this afternoon. In the meeting, SSM St. Mary’s Audrain reported that PPE continues to be a concern but they are working on a way to sterilize masks and are asking employees to wear their N-95 masks for 3 days…
The Audrain County Health Department, in its daily press briefing, is reporting that no positive COVID-19 cases are in the county. The virus is expected to reach its peak in the next few weeks, according to the press release.
