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 9:05 a.m. CT, March 20
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: 73
Patients Tested at Missouri State Public Health Laboratory and CDC*
| Deaths | 3 (Boone, Jackson and St. Louis Counties) |
|---|---|
| Positive | 73 |
Labs are required by the Missouri Code of State Regulations to immediately report positive COVID-19 test results. It is important to note that results received from these labs are from patient samples taken over a period of time due to potential testing backlogs. As commercial labs increase their capacity for testing, we will continue to receive results from them requiring immediate verification of patient data for each result. Prompt efforts to protect the public’s health depends on this verification. Patient data from commercial labs is preliminary and subject to change following initial public health involvement.
Cases by County**
| County | Positive by State Public Health Laboratory | Positive by Commercial or Other Laboratory |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 2 |
| Cass | 2 | 1 |
| Christian | 2 | |
| Cole | 2 | |
| Greene | 6 | |
| Henry | 1 | |
| Jackson | 1 | 2 |
| Kansas City | 7 | |
| Pulaski | 1 | |
| Scott | 1 | |
| St. Charles | 1 | |
| St. Louis City | 3 | 2 |
| St. Louis County | 7 | 2 |
| TBD | 3 |
* 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.
** Cases by county will be updated as information is verified and patients are notified. The breakdown may not match the total case count above.
