Ninth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Jasper County

The Jasper County Health Department has announced the ninth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jasper County.

The announcement was made in a Sunday news release. The release stated:

“To protect the patient’s right to privacy, identifying information will not be provided. As part of the regular practice of disease investigation, the Jasper County Health Department will be notifying people who have had contact with the patient.

“This individual is a person in their teens who resides in the Webb City area. This is a travel-related exposure.

“Jasper County Health Department staff are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to determine any close contacts of this individual who were possibly exposed. If exposed, health officials will provide guidance to these individuals and monitor them closely for the development of symptoms.

“For more information, email tmoehr@jaspercountymo.gov or call (417) 358-3111.”