December 31, 2021
ADAIR COUNTY ENTERS NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY WITH 14 NEW COVID CASES
Kirksville, MO 12/30/21 – As Adair County enters the New Year’s holiday, the Health Department today confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19. The overall confirmed case count is 4,415 and there have been 46 confirmed COVID-related deaths.
New cases involve females ages 22, 35, 36, 40 and 72. Males are ages 21, 22, 24, 27, 32, two age 40, 48 and 60. Six are breakthrough infections, including one fully vaccinated resident of an area skilled nursing facility.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 and all residents ages 16 and older get vaccinated and boosted. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled for the four Tuesdays in January and pediatric vaccination clinics are scheduled for the four Thursdays in the month.
Adult clinics are from 2-4 p.m., Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Pediatric clinics are from 3-5 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Residents should call the Health Department at 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 CASES SURPASS 4,400 IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/29/21 – The day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a U.S. one-day record high of 441,278 new cases of COVID-19, the Adair County Health Department confirmed another 36 new cases. The overall total is now 4,401.
Among today’s case count are 11 residents of an area congregate living facility and one employee. The vaccination status of the residents has not yet been confirmed, although 11 other cases today are breakthrough infections. Also among the cases is an 80-year-old male admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center yesterday.
New cases include two 22-year-old females and other ages 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 37, 44, 48, two age 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 and 77. Males are ages 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 37, 43, 44, 46, 57, 59, 62, 65 and 80.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 and all residents ages 16 and older get boosted. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled for the four Tuesdays in January and pediatric vaccination clinics are scheduled for the four Thursdays in the month.
Adult clinics are from 2-4 p.m., Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Pediatric clinics are from 3-5 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Residents should call the Health Department at 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.
The Health Department will continue giving $50 gift cards to Casey’s, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, or Walmart to those who get their first shots and those who get their second shots after Nov. 1 until the supply of gift cards runs out.
NEW GUIDELINES ISSUED FOR COVID-19 ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE AND TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPTIONS
Kirksville, MO 12/29/21 – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has adopted this week’s new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation and quarantine for COVID-19. Isolation is the action taken by those who test positive for COVID-19. Quarantine is the action taken by those who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
If you test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccine status, you should isolate at home for five days. If you have no symptoms or they are resolving after five days, you can leave your home but continue wearing a mask around other people for another five days. If you have a fever, don’t leave your home until you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours after you stop taking any medication to reduce it.
If you are exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19, you should quarantine based on your vaccination status. If you have been boosted, completed the first series of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines within the past six months or the J&J vaccine in the past two months, you should wear a mask when you are around others for 10 days. The CDC also recommends that you get tested on day five. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and isolate at home using the preceding updated isolation recommendations.
If you are exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 and you are not vaccinated at all or within the parameters in the previous paragraph, you should quarantine at home for five days and continue wearing a mask around others for another five days after that. If you are unable to quarantine, you should wear a mask around others for 10 days. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and isolate at home per these updated isolation measures.
The CDC continues to recommend that everyone ages five and older get vaccinated and those ages 16 and older get boosted. You should wear masks in public indoor settings, especially where transmission is high, which includes Adair County and all but two counties in the state of Missouri. The CDC also recommends that you get tested prior to gathering with family and friends. Pharmacies and other retailers carry home testing kits you can use before you gather.
Testing continues to be important to tracking transmission of the virus and to identifying positive cases even when someone is unaware they have been exposed to COVID-19 or have no symptoms.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has free home testing kits for Missouri residents who request them. You can order your testing kit online and it will be shipped to you via FedEx. The tests are good for six months. You must activate your kit online, collect samples using the nasal swab, repackage the sample, affix the provided pre-paid shipping label, and place it in a FedEx drop box all on the same day. You should not do this on a Saturday or Sunday or holiday to ensure timely pickup, delivery, and processing of the sample. Once the lab receives the sample, you will be notified by email of your test results within 48 hours.
There are two FedEx drop boxes in Adair County, one in the Bank Midwest vestibule at 201 N. Elson Street and one outside the Baymont by Wyndham hotel at 2702 S. Franklin Street, both in Kirksville. If you are unable to travel to a drop box, you can schedule a pickup by calling 1-800-463-3339. Just be sure to schedule the pickup a day or so in advance of taking samples to make sure pickup will be on the same day. You must use a FedEx drop box or pickup. You cannot ship the return package at a FedEx shipping agent.
44 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Kirksville, MO 12/27/21 – The Adair County Health Department had confirmed 4,299 cases of COVID-19 as of Dec. 23. Today, staff confirmed another 44 new cases, ramping up the total case count to 4,343.
New cases involve females ages 7, 10, three age 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 39, two age 40, 51, 52, 55, 59, two age 60, 64, 66 and 83. Males are ages 16, two age 19, 24, 37, 42, 45, 47, 48, 50, 52, two age 53, 54, 63, 67 and 76.
Among today’s cases is a fully vaccinated 66-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center on Dec. 25. Another 11 cases are also breakthrough infections. Eight cases are in the K-12 schools sector.
As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that vaccination and boosters continue to provide the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible and free. There is an adult vaccination clinic scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 28, and a pediatric vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
12 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/23/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 among residents which brings the overall count to 4,299.
New cases involve females ages 1, 8, 14, 28, 48, 56, 61, 73, 74 and 78. Males are ages 25 and 81. Two cases are in the K-12 schools sector and two are breakthrough infections.
As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that vaccination and boosters continue to provide the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible and free.
There is an adult vaccination clinic scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 28, and a pediatric vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT NEARS 4,300 MARK
Kirksville, MO 12/22/21 – With another 22 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed today, the overall case count in Adair County is now 4,287. It will likely exceed 4,300 as residents begin celebrating the Christmas holiday.
New cases involve females ages 2, 3, two age 16, 22, 23, 35, 37, 40 and 50. Males are ages 24, 31, 34, two age 39, 40, 42, 43, 48, 49, 53 and 80. Two cases are in the K-12 schools sector and two are breakthrough infections.
As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that vaccination and boosters continue to provide the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible and free.
There is an adult vaccination clinic scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on upcoming Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
13 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/21/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 today among residents. The overall case count is now 4,265.
Cases confirmed today include females ages 10, 26, 34, 35, 38, 42, 49, 69 and 94. Males are ages 17, 39, 41 and 61. Two case are in the K-12 schools sector and seven are breakthrough infections.
Despite the rise in breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday released data showing that unvaccinated persons in October had 10 times the risk of infection and 20 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals. Based on this evidence, the Adair County Health Department continues to recommend that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There is an adult vaccination clinic schedule for Tuesday, Dec. 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on upcoming Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
AFTER WEEKEND, 44 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ADAIR COUNTY AND ONE MORE DEATH
Kirksville, MO 12/20/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 44 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday and the 45th known COVID-related death. The overall case count is now 4,252.
A 70-year-old unvaccinated male previously reported as being admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center on Dec. 11 passed away today. Among today’s cases is a 66-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional yesterday. Also, among today’s 44 cases are 10 in the K-12 schools sector and eight breakthrough infections.
Cases include females ages 11, 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 28, four age 32, 33, 34, 37, 39, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 66 and three age 79. Males include two age 13, 15, 16, 17, two age 18, 20, 21, 29, 39, 56, two age 59, 61, 66, 76, 80, 83 and 92.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on upcoming Tuesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on upcoming Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY CONFIRMS 144 CASES OVER LAST SEVEN DAYS
Kirksville, MO 12/17/21 – Adair County’s seven-day total of COVID-19 cases from Saturday, Dec. 11 through today is 144. The overall case count now stands at 4,208.
Among the 22 new cases today, five are in the K-12 schools sector and seven are breakthrough infections. New cases involve females ages 3 months, 5, 11, two age 15, 49, 63, 74 and 79. Males are ages 7, 26, 31, two age 32, 36, 37, 41, 49, 58, 59, 61 and 70.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on upcoming Tuesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on upcoming Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT APPROACHES 4,200
Kirksville, MO 12/16/21 – The overall confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Adair County reached 4,186 with another 20 new cases confirmed today. Eight are in the K-12 schools sector and four are breakthrough infections.
Cases involve females ages 14, 16, 20, 30 and 34. Males are ages 2, 10, two age 12, 14, 15, 18, 23, 26, 29, 34, two age 48, 51 and 67.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on upcoming Tuesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on upcoming Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
19 NEW COVID-19 CASES TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/15/21 – Another 19 new cases confirmed today among Adair County residents brings the overall case count to 4,166. Four of today’s cases are in the K-12 schools sector and two are breakthrough infections.
Thirteen of the 19 cases involve females, including two age 2. Others are 4, 7, 9, 21, 25, 33, three age 38, 40 and 47. Males are ages 13, 21, 29, 34, 40 and 52.
A previously reported 66-year-old unvaccinated female was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center on Dec. 13.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on Tuesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on Thursdays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 COUNT REACHES 4,147
Kirksville, MO 12/14/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed another 29 new cases of COVID-19. The overall case count has reached 4,147.
Today’s cases involve females ages 1, two age 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 28, 39, 42, 43, 44, 55, 61, 62, 66, 68 and 83. Males are ages 1, 13, 14, 20, 33, 37, 40, 49, 58, 63 and 78. Seven cases are in the K-12 schools sector and five are breakthrough infections.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on Tuesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on Thursdays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
54 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 AND 3 MORE DEATHS IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/13/21 – The overall COVID-19 case count is now 4,118 since the Adair County Health Department confirmed 54 new cases since Friday, Dec. 10. Three more residents have died from COVID-19 complications and two residents have been hospitalized.
The three deaths are previously reported cases. On Dec. 12, a 95-year-old female passed away. On Dec. 13, an 86-year-old and an 87-year-old female expired. The 86-year-old was fully vaccinated.
Two residents among today’s 54 new cases, a 70-year-old male and a 72-year-old female, were admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center Dec. 11.
New cases include females ages 5, two age 15, two age 16, 17, 20, two age 21, 22, two age 24, two age 25, 27, 31, 37, 40, 41, 43, 45, 50, 51, 54, 57, two age 61, 62, 65 and 72.
Males are ages 4 months, 5, 8, 10, two age 11, 12, 16, 24, 25, 27, 33, 37, 38, 41, 45, 48, 50, 54, 59, 69, 70, 80 and 96.
Thirteen of the 54 new cases are in the K-12 schools sector. Eight are breakthrough infections.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on Tuesdays, Dec. 14, 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on Thursdays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT HITS 4,065 AS OF DECEMBER 10
Kirksville, MO 12/13/21 – On Monday, Dec. 6, the Adair County COVID-19 case count was 3,953. By Friday, Dec. 10, the count had risen to 4,064 confirmed cases.
There were 27 new cases as of Dec. 7, including females ages 5, 6, 10, 30, 34, 39, 46, 59, 62, 77 and 81. Males are ages 15, 18, 21, 23, 24, 29, 33, 37, 39, 53, 56, 60, 61, 62, 67 and 68. Four are in the K-12 schools sector, one is in the higher education sector, and two are breakthrough infections.
On Dec. 8, the overall case count surpassed the 4,000 mark to 4,017 upon confirmation of 37 new cases. Females are ages 14, 17, two age 18, 20, 27, 30, 35, 41, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51, 53, two age 57, 60, 61 and 70. Males are ages 2, 4, 15, 18, 20, 21, 29, 33, 44, two age 51, 58, 60, two age 62, 68 and 84. Three are in the K-12 schools sector, one is in the higher education section, and five are breakthrough cases.
There were 28 new cases confirmed Dec. 9, raising the overall count to 4,045. Females are ages 9, 12, 13, 15, 31, 32, two age 34, 42, 44, 50, 51, 55, 57, two age 62 and 87. Males are ages 3 months, two age 6, two age 17, 23, 24, 28, 38, 51 and 52. Eight cases are in the K-12 schools sector. Two are breakthrough infections.
Upon confirmation of 19 new cases on Friday, Dec. 10, the overall count stood at 4,064 entering the weekend. Cases involve females ages 17, 27, 29, 37, 38, 40, 47, 54 and 69. Males are ages 12, 22, 32, 33, 35, 37, 48, 51, 57, 61 and 62. Three cases are in the K-12 schools sector. Two are breakthrough infections.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
There are adult vaccination clinics on Tuesdays, Dec. 14, 21 and 28, and pediatric vaccination clinics on Thursdays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED $6,750 IN VACCINE INCENTIVE GIFT CARDS TO DATE
Kirksville, MO 12/7/21 – The Adair County Health Department is one of only a handful of health departments statewide that took advantage of a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program funded by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. As of today, gift cards totaling $6,750 have been given to Adair County residents.
“We have had 115 residents take advantage of the incentive to initiate a COVID-19 vaccine as of today,” said Jim LeBaron, administrator of the Adair County Health Department. “They receive a $50 gift card for their first dose and another for their second. We have also given out four $250 gift cards to residents registered in a community drawing for those who received a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from December 2020 through December 31, 2021 at the Adair County Health Department or at a mass vaccination event sponsored by the Health Department at The Crossing in Kirksville,” he said.
The Health Department has seven more pediatric and adult vaccine clinics scheduled in December, so the number of gift cards distributed will increase.
“We encourage everyone ages 5 and older to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, especially since the Delta variant has proven to be so aggressive and the new Omicron variant has been identified in several states, including Missouri,” LeBaron said. “The gift cards provide a little extra incentive for making an appointment and initiating the vaccine. Plus, the community drawing rewarded those who were already vaccinated by November 1st.”
Qualifying participants may choose gift cards from one of four local retailers, Casey’s, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, and Walmart. Those ages 12 and older who initiate a vaccine at the Health Department after Nov. 1, 2021, will receive a $50 gift card for the first dose and a $50 gift card for the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Those who get their second vaccine after Nov. 1 at the Health Department will receive a $50 gift card for completing the two-dose process. Those ages 5 to 11 who receive the pediatric dose will also receive a gift card. The incentive program does not include those receiving third doses or boosters.
There will also be another community drawing in December. Residents who received a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from December 2020 through December 31, 2021 at the Adair County Health Department or at a mass vaccination event sponsored by the Health Department at The Crossing in Kirksville are eligible to register to win a $250 gift card to their choice of the four local businesses.
Qualified residents who want to register for the drawing should use the “Contact Us” form on the Health Department website. They should include their name, telephone number, and write in the “Message” portion that they wish to be entered in the community drawing.
Qualified residents without internet access can pick up a form from a box outside the Clinic entrance at the Adair County Health Department at 1001 S. Jamison Street. Once completed, they can drop it off inside during office hours, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
40 NEW CASES CONFIRMED IN ADAIR COUNTY SINCE FRIDAY AS COVID-RELATED DEATHS RISE TO 41
Kirksville, MO 12/6/21 – The Adair County Health Department today confirmed 40 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday and four more COVID-related deaths of residents whose cases were previously reported. There have been 3,953 cases in the county of which 134 are currently active, 3,778 people have left isolation, and 41 residents have died.
Two female residents passed away Friday, Dec. 3, including a 69-year-old at Hannibal Regional Hospital and a 74-year-old at Boone Hospital. Two male residents passed away yesterday, Dec. 5, at Northeast Regional Medical Center. They include an 80-year-old male admitted Nov. 30 and a 59-year-old admitted the day he passed. One of the four residents was fully vaccinated.
New cases involve females ages 1, 2, 6, two age13, 17, 20, 22, 25, 26, 31, 46, two age 49, 52, 61, 66, 67 and 95. Males are ages 5, 6, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, two age 28, 31, 32, 34, 41, 49, 53, 54, 58, two age 60, 64 and 68.
Among the 40 new cases, 18 reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case, seven are in the K-12 schools sector, and two are skilled nursing facility employees. Four cases are associated with another congregate living facility, two as residents and two as employees. Three cases are breakthrough infections.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
Tomorrow, Dec. 7, there is an adult vaccination clinic and Thursday, Dec. 9, there is a pediatric vaccination clinic. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ACTIVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN ADAIR COUNTY THE HIGHEST SINCE EARLY SEPTEMBER
Kirksville, MO 12/3/21 – Contact tracing confirming 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Adair County today brought the number of active cases to 127. That’s the highest number of active cases on any given day since September 3, 2021.
The overall case count shot past the 3,900 mark to 3,913. There have been 3,749 people who have left isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 since the first case was confirmed in Adair County on March 21, 2020. There have been 37 COVID-related deaths.
Today’s new cases include females ages 18, 21, two age 22, 25, 32, 45 and 66. Males are ages 15, 22, 23, 25, 26, 41, 44 and 58. One case resides at an address with at least one other confirmed case. Four are breakthrough infections. One is in the K-12 schools sector and one is in the higher education sector.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
Next Tuesday, Dec. 7, there is an adult vaccination clinic and Thursday, Dec. 9, there is a pediatric vaccination clinic. Residents must register for the clinics by calling the Health Department at 660-665-8491.
ADAIR COUNTY COVID-19 CASE COUNT NEARS 3,900
Kirksville, MO 12/2/21 – With 28 new cases confirmed today, Adair County’s overall COVID-19 case count has reached 3,897. There are currently 123 active cases and 3,737 people who have left isolation.
Today’s cases involve females ages 17, 21, 43, 45, two age 48, 55, 60, 62, 66, 68, 73 and 83. Males are ages 8, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 35, 42, 45 and 57. Seven reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case and eight are breakthrough infections. Five are in the K-12 schools sector and four are in the higher education sector.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
10 NEW COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED TODAY IN ADAIR COUNTY
Kirksville, MO 12/1/21 – The Adair County Health Department confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 3,869 with 106 active cases and 3,726 people who have left isolation.
A previously reported 73-year-old unvaccinated male admitted to a Kansas City area hospital earlier in the month was discharged Nov. 24. A previously reported unvaccinated 80-year-old female was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center Nov. 30, and a fully vaccinated 86-year-old female admitted to Northeast Regional yesterday was discharged today.
New cases include females ages 20, 59, 61, 62 and 86, and males ages 5, 8, 23, 29 and 67. Three reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case, one is in the K-12 schools sector, and three are breakthrough infections.
The Adair County Health Department recommends that all county residents ages 5 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are easily accessible, free, and continue to demonstrate that they prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
