August 2021 COVID-19 Updates

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT NEARS 3,200 WITH 33 NEW CASES

Kirksville, MO 8/30/21 – The overall COVID-19 case count jumped by 33 since Friday, bringing the total to 3,194 with 109 active cases and 3,057 people who have left isolation.

Eight of today’s cases reside at the same address as at least one other confirmed case and one case involves a skilled nursing facility employee. With schools back in session, the higher education sector accounts for three of today’s cases and the K-12 schools sector for five.

Females are 1, 3, two age 19, 20, 21, two age 26, two age 28, 29, 34, 36, 47, 58, three age 59, 71 and two age 81. Males are ages 8 months, 10, 13, 15, 21, 30, 36, 39, 40, 44, 57 and 61.

A previously reported 59-year-old female was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Aug. 28. She is currently on a ventilator.

NRMC discharged three previously reported admissions. An 83-year-old male admitted Aug. 21 was discharged Aug. 26. A 59-year-old male admitted Aug. 22 was discharged Aug. 25, and a 78-year-old female admitted Aug. 15 was discharged Aug. 25. A previously reported 85-year-old fully vaccinated male was admitted Aug. 26 and discharged Aug. 28.

 

SEVEN-DAY CASE COUNT IS 97 IN ADAIR COUNTY

Kirksville, MO 8/27/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 24 new cases of COVID-19 today which brings the seven-day total to 97. There have now been 3,161 cases confirmed. Of those, 113 are active and 3,020 have left isolation.

A 56-year-old female included in yesterday’s count was a duplicate from an earlier report; therefore, the accurate total case count was 3,137 rather than 3,138.

Among today’s 24 cases, five are breakthrough infections, seven reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case, four are in the higher education sector, and one is in the K-12 schools sector.

Females are ages 3, two age 16, four age 19, two age 22, 25, 33, 36, 37, 55, 57, 59, 62 and 80. Males are ages 19, 21, 42, 51, 85 and 88.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE TOTAL CLIMBS TO 3,138

Kirksville, MO 8/26/21 – Another 18 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today by the Adair County Health Department. Out of the 3,138 cases confirmed, 114 are now active and 2,996 people have left isolation.

Among today’s cases are eight residing at addresses with at least one other confirmed case, three in the higher education sector, and two in the K-12 schools sector. There are two breakthrough cases affecting fully vaccinated individuals.

Females confirmed today are ages 5, 13, 18, 20, 39, 41, 56, 72 and 78. Males are ages 4, 20, 40, 41, 49, 60, 63, 72 and 82.

 

ADAIR COUNTY CONFIRMS 18 NEW CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 8/25/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19, raising the overall count to 3,120. There are 124 active cases and 2,968 people who have left isolation.

Three of today’s cases are in the higher education sector, one is in the K-12 schools sector and one is employed at an area meat processing plant. Five cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

Two 19-year-old females are among today’s cases. Other females are ages 21, 22, 41, 46, 52, 56, 57, 72 and 87. Males are ages 16, 20, 29, 41, 44, 50 and 60.

 

ADAIR COUNTY TOPS 3,100 CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 8/24/21 – Another 21 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the Adair County Health Department brings the county’s case total to 3,102. There are 128 active cases and 2,946 people who have left isolation.

The overall case count reported yesterday included one duplicate; therefore, the correct count was 3,081 rather than 3,082 as reported.

Today’s cases include females ages 15, 20, 22, two age 26, 30, 37, 52, 63 and 75. Males are ages 1, 17, 33, 38, 39, 46, 50, 66, 73, 82, and a fully vaccinated 84-year-old male.

Four cases reside in the same household and one other resides at an address with another confirmed case.

A previously reported 61-year-old male admitted to the VA Hospital in Columbia Aug. 11 was discharged today.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASES NEAR 3,100 MARK

Kirksville, MO 8/23/21 – Upon confirmation of 17 new cases since last Friday, Adair County’s overall COVID-19 case count is at 3,082. There are currently 135 active cases and 2,919 people who have left isolation.

Females account for 13 of the 17 cases. Their ages are 19, 20, 22, 26, two age 33, 47, 51, 52, 54, 56, 59 and 62. Males are ages 18, 33, 38 and 83. Three cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case and two are in the higher education sector.

Two of today’s cases have been admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC). The 54-year-old female was admitted Aug. 22 and the 83-year-old male was admitted Aug. 21. A previously reported 59-year-old male was admitted to NRMC Aug. 22. A 33-year-old male who has been hospitalized at NRMC since Aug. 4 was discharged Aug. 22. None of these cases require a ventilator.

 

ADAIR COUNTY ENDS WEEK WITH SEVEN-DAY TOTAL OF 118 NEWLY CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19

Kirksville, MO 8/20/21 – Today, the Adair County Health Department confirmed 20 more cases of COVID-19. The seven-day total for new cases from Saturday, Aug. 14 through today is 118. The overall count is 3,065 with 140 active cases, 2,897 people who have left isolation and 28 known COVID-related deaths.

Today’s cases involve females ages 15 months, 11, two age 21, two age 25, 26, 29, 35, 37, 43, 44 and 78. Males are ages 16, 19, 22, 46, 60 and two age 61.

Eleven of today’s cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One case is in the higher education sector, and one is an employee of an area meat processing plant.

 

ANOTHER 22 CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY

Kirksville, MO 8/19/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed another 22 new cases of COVID-19 today. The overall total is now 3,045 with 137 active cases and 2,880 people who have left isolation.

New cases include females ages 22, 28, 40, 46, 53, two age 58 and 66. Males are ages 8, three age 20, 22, 30, 36, 37, 43 46, 51, 53, 56 and 69.

Five cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One case involves an employee in the skilled nursing facility sector. Two cases have been confirmed as breakthrough infections of fully vaccinated people.

Two hospitalized residents were discharged Aug. 17, including a 75-year-old male admitted to the VA Hospital in Columbia July 29 and a 60-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Aug. 15. A fully vaccinated 77-year-old male whose case was reported Aug. 16 was admitted to NRMC Aug. 17. None of these residents required ventilators.

 

NEW COVID-19 CASES IN ADAIR COUNTY HIT 26 FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE DAY

Kirksville, MO 8/18/21 – Adair County’s overall COVID-19 case count sailed past the 3,000 mark upon confirmation of 26 new cases for the second consecutive day. The count now stands at 3,023 with 119 active cases and 2,876 people who have left isolation.

Today’s cases include females ages 18, 19, 21, 27, 30, 32, 35, 43, two age 45, 49, 53, 57 and 59. Males are ages 28, 29, 30, 35, 38, two age 40, 44, 46, 49, 55 and 63.

Two cases are in the higher education sector and 10 reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

 

ADAIR COUNTY CASES FOR FIRST 17 DAYS OF AUGUST OUTPACE ALL CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN JULY

Kirksville, MO 8/17/21 – With 26 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed today, the August case total has reached 238. The total number of cases confirmed in the month of July was 203.

As the overall case count hits 2,997, the Adair County Health Department reminds residents of the steps they need to take to slow the ever-rising spread of the virus, including:

• Use masks indoors including all schools, businesses, and public places.
• Get vaccinated if you are 12 years of age or older. Vaccines are free and easily accessible.
• Get a booster vaccination when they become available.
• Avoid gathering with other people whenever possible.
• Get tested for COVID-19 if you think you have been exposed to this virus.
• Wash your hands often and disinfect whenever possible.
• As with any virus or other disease, please stay home from work and school if you are sick.
• Consider not traveling until the number COVID-19 positive cases improves.
• Consider a “layered approach” to mitigate this virus using the above recommendations. Taking just one action is not enough to stop the spread. Layering all these strategies is necessary at this time.
• Please contact others if you are a positive case for COVID-19 or a close contact to a positive contact. This is particularly important for schools and employers.

There are currently 107 active cases of COVID-19 and 2,862 people who have left isolation. Twenty-eight residents are known to have suffered COVID-related deaths.

Among today’s cases is a 60-year-old female who was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center Aug. 15. She is not on a ventilator. Two cases are confirmed to be in the higher education sector as the fall academic year is about to begin. Eleven cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

Today’s cases involve females ages 18, 21, three age 22, 54, 56, 59, three age 60, 73 and 80. Males are ages 5, 7, 16, 17, two age 20, 22, 29, 36, 37, 56, 59 and 67.

 

ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT CLIMBS TO 2,971 AS DEATHS REACH 28

Kirksville, MO 8/16/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed another 24 cases of COVID-19 and another COVID-related death. A 51-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Aug. 6 passed away Aug. 15. Her death brings the total known among county residents to 28.

The overall case count is now 2,971. There are 93 active cases and 2,850 people who have left isolation.

Today’s cases involve females ages 1 month, 16, 26, 32, 34, two age 38, 46, 55, 74 and 78. Males are ages 14, 16, 17, 22, 25, 31, 32, 40, 50, 53, 58, 77 and 81.

The 74-year-old female reported today was admitted to NRMC Aug. 12. A previously reported 61-year-old male was admitted to the VA Hospital in Columbia Aug. 11. A 71-year-old female admitted to Boone Hospital Aug. 5 was discharged Aug. 15. None of the currently hospitalized or discharged are known to be on a ventilator.

 

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE SPREAD OF COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT

Kirksville, MO 8/13/21 – With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Adair County as the start of the 2021-2022 school year approaches, the Adair County Health Department is asking all Adair County residents for help in mitigating the highly transmissible Delta variant.

Based on the Health Department’s current surveillance and contact tracing, officials strongly recommend that all residents take the following steps:

• Use masks indoors including all schools, businesses, and public places.
• Get vaccinated if you are 12 years of age or older.
• Get a booster vaccination when they become available.
• Avoid gathering with other people whenever possible.
• Get tested for COVID-19 if you think you have been exposed to this virus.
• Wash your hands often and disinfect whenever possible.
• As with any virus or other disease, please stay home from work and school if you are sick.
• Consider not traveling until the number COVID-19 positive cases improves.
• Consider a “layered approach” to mitigate this virus using the above recommendations. Taking just one action is not enough to stop the spread. Layering all these strategies is necessary at this time.
• Please contact others if you are a positive case for COVID-19 or a close contact to a positive contact. This is particularly important for schools and employers.

 

The Adair County Health Department will continue to do contact tracing for households including dorms, apartments, and congregate living spaces where people live in shared spaces.  Officials will isolate positive household cases for 10 days. They will quarantine for 10 days close household contacts who may contract the virus within that time period.  The Health Department will also notify all schools in Adair County whenever a student tests positive or if a student is a close contact as identified through the household contact tracing process.

The Adair County Health Department is available to answer questions residents may have during this time by calling 660-665-8491. The Health Department’s website also has information about vaccines and mitigation strategies.

Three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today by the Health Department, including females ages 41 and 63 and a 39-year-old male. One is employed in a skilled nursing facility. One resides at an address with at least one other positive case.

 

20 NEW COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED IN ADAIR COUNTY FOR SECOND DAY IN A ROW

Kirksville, MO 8/12/21 – For the second consecutive day, the Adair County Health Department confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19, raising the overall count to 2,944. There are 129 active cases and 2,788 people who have left isolation.

The Health Department also confirmed the July 29 hospitalization of a 75-year-old male whose case was reported Aug. 2. He is hospitalized at the VA Hospital in Columbia. A 71-year-old female reported Aug. 6 was admitted to Boone Hospital Aug. 5. Neither are on a ventilator.

An 82-year-old male hospitalized at Northeast Regional Medical Center Aug. 7 was discharged Aug. 11.

Today’s cases include females ages 9, 31 35, 38, 40, 41, 53, 55, 60 and 75. Males are ages 1 month, 15, 18, 26, 37, 44, 46, 49, 61 and 89.

Ten reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One is employed at an area meat processing plant and one is a resident in a skilled nursing facility.

 

20 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ADAIR COUNTY CONFIRMED TODAY

Kirksville, MO 8/11/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed another 20 new cases of COVID-19. The overall count has reached 2,924 with 125 active cases and 2,772 people who have left isolation. As the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads throughout the county, it shows no signs of slowing down.

“The case numbers continue to rise quickly in Adair County, keeping us in the COVID-19 high-risk category,” said Jim LeBaron, Adair County Health Department administrator. “We’re also seeing much higher numbers of children under the age of 12 who are being infected with the virus. They’re too young for any of the current vaccines, so our high numbers are putting them at risk,” he said.

“To stop the rapid spread of the Delta variant here, we’re all going to have to do two things,” LeBaron said. “First, get vaccinated if you have not already done so. The vaccines are easily accessible, they cost you nothing, and they are proving to greatly reduce your chance of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. The vast majority of hospitalizations and deaths are among the unvaccinated,” he said.

“Second, return to wearing a mask and maintaining social distance when you are in a public indoor space. Nobody wants to wear a mask. But it’s a simple thing to do to protect yourself, protect others, and slow the spread of the virus,” LeBaron said.

Today’s cases involve females ages 9, two age 22, 25, 28, 29, 31, 33, 39, 44 and 52. Males are ages 6, 20, 34, 37 52, two age 57, 69 and 74.

One case is in the higher education sector. Four cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

 

ADAIR COUNTY TOPS 2,900 COVID-19 CASES

Kirksville, MO 8/10/21 – Adair County’s total count of COVID-19 cases hit 2,904 today upon confirmation of another 16 cases. There are 122 active cases and 2,755 people who have left isolation.

Today’s cases include females ages 11 months, 9, 14, 23, 25, 34, 36, 37, 49, 55 and 63. Males are ages 17, 34, 54, 68 and 69.

Seven of today’s cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One case is employed at a local skilled nursing facility.

A 51-year-old female whose case was reported Aug. 2 was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center Aug. 6 and is not on a ventilator.

Two residents have been discharged from hospitals, including a 45-year-old female discharged from Hannibal Regional Hospital Aug. 5 and a 50-year-old male discharged from University Hospital Aug. 9.

 

ADAIR COUNTY CONFIRMS 36 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 SINCE FRIDAY

Kirksville, MO 8/9/21 – The case count in Adair County continues to rise rapidly. Today, the Adair County Health Department confirmed 36 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, bringing the total case count to 2,888. There are 114 active cases and 2,747 people who have left isolation. The death toll remains at 27.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to encourage those ages 12 and older to get vaccinated to slow the rapid spread of the Delta variant. The State of Missouri lags far behind in fully vaccinated population numbers. Just 42.1% are fully vaccinated in the state. Adair County’s percentage is even smaller with only 34% of the eligible population fully vaccinated. Nationwide, 49% of people are fully vaccinated.

The CDC recommends that unvaccinated people wear masks in public and practice social distancing at all times. Fully vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high transmission, which includes nearly all counties in Missouri, including Adair.

Those residents hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 should discuss the matter with their doctor.

The 36 cases new cases in Adair County today involve females ages 7 months, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, two age 27, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 47, 64, 70 and 82. Males include two age 2, 30, 39, 41, 43, 45, 50, two age 53, 63 and 70.

Two females, ages 6 and 9, are included in the new case count; however, they have been released from isolation. One of today’s cases is employed at an area meat processing plant and 17 cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

A 55-year-old female previously reported as being admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) on Aug. 1 was discharged to home Aug. 5. A previously reported 82-year-old male was admitted to NRMC Aug. 7 and is not on a ventilator.

 

 

ADAIR COUNTY REMAINS HIGH-RISK AREA FOR COVID, QUALIFYING FOR EVICTION PROTECTION UNDER CDC MANDATE

Kirksville, MO 8/6/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 today, raising the overall case total to 2,852. The county recorded 93 new cases in the past seven days. There are 104 active cases and 2,721 people who have left isolation.

Nearly all of Missouri, including Adair County, remain in the high-risk category for COVID-19 transmission. This means the order temporarily halting evictions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) applies to Adair County residents at present. Information about the eviction moratorium can be found at the CDC website.

Today’s cases include females ages 18, 39, 57, 60, 67, 71 and 97. Males are ages 24, 25, 28, 42, 50, 52 and 82. One case is a resident in a skilled nursing facility.

 

COVID-RELATED DEATHS NOW STAND AT 27 IN ADAIR COUNTY AS CASES HIT HIGHS NOT SEEN SINCE JANUARY

Kirksville, MO 8/5/21 – Jan. 6, 2021, was the last time Adair County’s one-day case count exceeded today’s 27. Jan. 18 was the last time the number of active cases exceeded today’s 107. Total case count has jumped to 2,838 and another county resident has died, raising that total to 27, including three deaths in the past seven days.

A previously reported 96-year-old female died yesterday after being released from Boone Hospital to hospice care. She was admitted to Boone July 28.

A 45-year-old female whose case was confirmed July 26 was admitted to Hannibal Regional Hospital Aug. 4. A 33-year-old male among today’s cases was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) yesterday as well. Neither are on a ventilator.

A 21-year-old female readmitted to NRMC Aug. 1 left hospitalization against medical advice yesterday.

Among today’s cases is a 50-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 in February and recovered. She has not been vaccinated.

Today’s cases involve females ages 2, 4, 9, 12, 17, 22, 34, 38, 40, 50, two age 52, 53, 62, 64 and 83. Males are ages 18, 23, 25, 33, 36, 41, 62 65, 68, 73 and 79.

 

12 NEW COVID-19 CASES AND ONE MORE DEATH IN ADAIR COUNTY

Kirksville, MO 8/4/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed the death of a 69-year-old female whose case was reported July 19, 2021. She was admitted to Hannibal Regional Hospital July 22 and expired July 31. There have now been 26 COVID-related deaths among Adair County residents.

The Health Department also confirmed 12 new cases. None are vaccinated. Five reside at an address with at least one other confirmed case. One case is an employee at a skilled nursing facility. Total case count is now 2,811 with 93 active cases and 2,692 who have left isolation.

Females are ages 2, 9, 19, 29, 34, 39, 52, 53 and 58. Today’s cases also include a 19-year-old male and two 25-year-old males.

 

17 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY

Kirksville, MO 8/3/21 – There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed today in Adair County. None of the new cases are vaccinated against the virus. Three cases are younger than current eligibility for any of the vaccines.

Total case count is now 2,799 with 88 active cases and 2,686 people who have left isolation. Six of today’s cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

Today’s cases include females ages 9, 11, 16, 21, 28, 40, and three age 43. Males are ages 2, two age 21, 38, 39, 42, 47 and 49.

Discharged August 2 from Northeast Regional Medical Center was a 39-year-old male admitted July 31 and a 77-year-old female admitted July 30.

 

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS 23 NEW COVID CASES

Kirksville, MO 8/2/21 – The Adair County Health Department has confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19 since last Friday. The overall count rises to 2,782 with 88 active cases, 2,669 people who have left isolation, and 25 COVID-related deaths.

There are six new hospitalizations to report. None are currently on a ventilator. A 55-year-old female whose case was confirmed today was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) August 1 and a 50-year-old male also confirmed today was admitted to University Hospital in Columbia July 30.

Three previously reported cases have been hospitalized. Those include a 39-year-old male admitted to NRMC July 31, a 77-year-old female admitted to NRMC July 30, and a 56-year-old male admitted to University Hospital July 29. A 21-year-old female previously reported as admitted to NRMC July 27 and discharged July 30 was readmitted August 1.

Of the 23 cases confirmed today, only one is fully vaccinated. One works at an area meat processing plant and two reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

Today’s cases include females ages 4 months, three age 16, 19, 20, 32, two age 35, 44, 48, 51, 52, 54 and 55. Males are ages 22, two age 26, 43, 50, 59, 75 and 90.