COVID-19 Outbreak
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DHSS and the CDC are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in almost 70 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
COVID-19 Testing Reported to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
As of 8 a.m. CT, March 16
Patients Tested at Missouri State Public Health Laboratory and CDC*
| Negative | 164 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 0 |
| Positive | 6 |
| Total Patients Tested | 170 |
Positive cases are residents of St. Louis County (2), Greene County (2) and Henry County (1). The location of the newest case will be announced soon as public health professionals make notifications.
Patients Tested by Commercial Laboratories**
| Positive | 0 |
|---|---|
* Prior to the MSPHL’s approval to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 on Feb. 27, the CDC was performing testing for Missourians. The first 9 patients were tested by the CDC.
** COVID-19 is a reportable disease. Regardless of whether the testing is done by the State or commercially, positive results must be reported to state and federal officials.
