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Miller County Health Center 2125 Hwy 52, P.O. Box 2 Tuscumbia, MO 65082 Phone (573) 369-2359 Fax (573) 369-2350 millercountyhealth.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2020 Media Contact: Michael Herbert Administrator [email protected] Fourth case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Miller County, Missouri The Miller County Health Center has confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 in Miller County. The individual is an adult male currently in-home isolation. The Miller County Health Center shall identify and contact people who may have come into contact with the individual while infectious and monitor them for fever and respiratory symptoms and discuss testing options. No other information will be provided about the patient. It is important that each and every one of us continue to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread to a minimum. These measures, include: social distancing, proper hand-washing, no touching of the face, cleaning frequently used surfaces, avoid sick people, and respecting the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan order and guidance. Guidance for a variety of businesses and activities can be found at millercountyhealth.com. Public Health: Better Health. Better Miller County This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Miller County Health Center

2125 Hwy 52, P.O. Box 2

Tuscumbia, MO 65082

Phone (573) 369-2359 Fax (573) 369-2350

millercountyhealth.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 12, 2020

Media Contact:

Michael Herbert

Administrator

[email protected]

Fourth case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Miller County, Missouri

The Miller County Health Center has confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 in Miller County. The individual is an adult male currently in-home isolation. The Miller County Health Center shall identify and contact people who may have come into contact with the individual while infectious and monitor them for fever and respiratory symptoms and discuss testing options. No other information will be provided about the patient.

It is important that each and every one of us continue to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread to a minimum. These measures, include: social distancing, proper hand-washing, no touching of the face, cleaning frequently used surfaces, avoid sick people, and respecting the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan order and guidance. Guidance for a variety of businesses and activities can be found at millercountyhealth.com.

The Miller County Health Center has taken and will continue to take the necessary precautions to keep our community safe. We will continue to diligently monitor the COVID-19 situation as it evolves by following Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidelines to help protect the public health and limit spread of infection. We strongly encourage, if you suspect that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, call your healthcare provider before seeking care or call the toll-free hotline at 877-435-8411.

For the most up to date information, like Miller County Health Center on Facebook @millercountyhealth.

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Public Health: Better Health. Better Miller County

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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