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 many 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 7 p.m. CT, March 19
As commercial testing capacities increase, the coordination of patient and associated contact investigations is paramount to preventing and mitigating the spread of the virus. While performing public health priority activities, including notifying the patient, raising awareness among our communities is valuable. We will provide data as it is available, verified and pertinent.
Confirmed cases in Missouri: 28
Patients Tested at Missouri State Public Health Laboratory and CDC*
| Negative | 369 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 1 (Boone County) |
| Positive | 26 |
| Total Patients Tested | 395 |
Cases by County**
| County | Positive by State Public Health Laboratory | Positive by Commercial or Other Laboratory |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | |
| Cass | 1 | 1 |
| Christian | 2 | |
| Cole | 2 | |
| Greene | 6 | |
| Henry | 1 | |
| Jackson | 1 | |
| St. Louis City | 2 | |
| St. Louis County | 7 |
Patients Tested by Commercial or Other Laboratories***
| Positive | 2 |
|---|---|
* 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.
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Cases by county will be updated as information is verified and patients are notified. The breakdown may not match the total case count above.
*** 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. As commercial labs increase their capacities to test for COVID-19, reporting of such cases may be delayed as data is supplied, received and processed. Often, local public health partners may be advised prior to DHSS.
COVID-19
Contact
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0570
Telephone: 573-751-6113
Fax: 573-526-0235
Email: info@health.mo.gov