Category Archives: COVID-19

The Callaway County Health Department has no new positive COVID-19 cases to report at this time. There are 19 cases currently with 15 recovered, 3 active and 1 death. Though our numbers are encouraging, the risk is still high. We certainly don’t want folks to be infected because we are not staying in place. Don’tContinue reading “April 14, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) provides utility assistance for low income families through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications for the LIHEAP program can be obtained on-line at https://cmca.us/get-help/energy-assistance/ or at https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assistance. LIHEAP helps low income households meet their immediate energy needs. Eligibility requirements for LIHEAP are based on income and household size.Continue reading “Utility Assistance Available for Recently Laid-Off and Furloughed Employees”

At a time when various elements of health care systems are being severely tested by the pandemic, it is important to understand the intersection of tobacco use and COVID-19. It is well understood that smoking suppresses immune function and triggers inflammation. Early vaping research suggests the same. 1, 2 Literature also shows that smokers andContinue reading “Tobacco Use and COVID-19: Importance of Cessation”

The Callaway County Health Department has no new positive COVID-19 cases to report at this time. There are 19 cases currently with 15 recovered, 3 active and 1 death. Testing continues through the Missouri State Lab and many local hospitals. Please continue to stay at home as much as possible and check on your family,Continue reading “April 13, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

The Callaway County Health Department has received no new positive COVID 19 cases as of this date and time. There are still 19 total cases with 14 recovered , 4 active and 1 death. This will be the third day without a new case. Thank you for sacrificing to keep your community safe.  Keep upContinue reading “April 12, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

The Callaway County Health Department has not received any new positive COVID-19 cases as of this time. The number of COVID-19 cases currently stands at 19. 19 total cases (14 recovered, 4 active, 1 death) Thank you citizens of Callaway County. You are making a tremendous difference by staying home and following the CDC andContinue reading “April 9, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

Here is the latest COVID-19 update from the Callaway County Health Department.   The Callaway County Health Department has been notified of one (1) new positive COVID-19 case in Callaway County at this time.   The total number of positive cases is 19 (13 recovered, 5 active, 1 death).   Cleaning is critical during thisContinue reading “April 8, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

The Callaway County Health Department has received no notification of any new positive COVID-19 cases as of this time. Currently our cases total 18 (13 recovered, 4 active and 1 deceased).   With the stay-at-home order in place, most people have seen drastic changes to the way businesses are conducting day to day operations. TheContinue reading “April 7, 2020 Callaway County COVID-19 Update”

The Callaway County Health Department has received notification of the first death in Callaway County due to COVID-19. CCHD received notification of the positive test of a hospitalized patient on April 4, 2020. CCHD will continue to work with the family to trace and evaluate exposure risks. Total Callaway County COVID-19 Cases: 18 (4 active,Continue reading “County Receives Notice of First COVID-19 Related Death”

If you own a business and have questions about Governor Parson’s stay-at-home order, please call 1-877-435-8411.  Businesses who are in a location that does not have code enforcement you can base the number of individual allowed in your business at one person per 30 square foot.  Social distancing order still in effect which is, noContinue reading “Governor Parson’s Stay-at-Home Order”