The Jefferson County Health Department has been notified of a new positive case for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the county. The resident is a female between 10-20 years of age. This case is a travel related case and the resident has been in isolation with their family since returning from travel. This case brings the total of positive cases to four in Jefferson County.
Our Public Health Preparedness team has begun contact investigations and notifications regarding these cases. Those identified as coming into contact with the positive case will be notified individually. Community residents who show symptoms or have questions should call the Missouri State Hotline at 877-435-8411 or the Mercy Clinical Support Line at 314-251-0500.
Jefferson County Health Department continues to follow CDC guidelines to protect public health and limit the spread of infection. For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.jeffcohealth.org/coronavirus-covid19.