Barton County Health Department announces three COVID-19 deaths

(From the Barton County Health Department)

The Barton County Health Department is saddened to announce three more deaths of Barton County residents due to complications from COVID-19.
This brings the total COVID related deaths in the county to eight. All three were males in their 80’s. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families.

Barton County, Missouri COVID-19 Update as of December 17, 2020:

Total Positive Cases: 713
Current Active Cases: 35
Total Recoveries: 670
Total Deaths: 8

"As cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to increase across the United States, the safest way to celebrate the winter holidays is to celebrate at home with people who live with you.
Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." Read more at:
https://www.cdc.gov/.../daily-life-coping/holidays.html