(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)
Our community lost a woman in her 60s; a woman in her 70s; a woman in her 80s; and two men in their 90s. All had underlying medical conditions.
The Health Department extends our condolences to loved ones at this tragic time.
Director of Health Clay Goddard again reminded the community that we all have a part to play in preventing the further spread of COVID-19, especially among those more vulnerable. Goddard urges everyone to wear a mask, practice physical distancing, wash your hands, and most importantly, to stay home when you are sick.
Long-term care facilities are required to notify the families of all residents when there is a positive case in the facility as well as when a death occurs.
Institutional settings, like long-term care, are environments where a respiratory illness can easily spread. This can be especially devastating in a long-term care facility, where residents are more susceptible to disease.
Five COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Department in September. A total of 35 Greene County residents have died from COVID-19.
From Sunday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 30, 59% of our new cases of COVID-19 have been in those 18-22 years of age. We need this group to take the three w's seriously--Wash your hands; Wear Your Mask; Watch your distance. This applies to all the situations you find yourself in--work, school and socializing.
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