Second Moniteau County coronavirus case confirmed

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The Moniteau County Health Center confirmed the second positive case of coronavirus in the county Thursday.

The patient is an adult in their 20s with travel history.

The patient's identity will remain confidential, the Health Center stated in a news release, so no personal information about the case will be released.

The Health Center has notified this person and is working to ensure they are following Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in regards to isolation, according to the release. The Health Center is also working to identify close contacts in order to monitor them for symptoms.

Missouri had reported 502 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as of Thursday.

To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Moniteau County, the Health Center recommends people continue to practice the basic preventive measures outlined by the CDC: social distancing, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper hand-washing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick.

The Health Center encourages anyone who suspects they have COVID-19 or who has been exposed to someone who may have the virus to call their health care provider before seeking care.