COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification.
UPDATE 9:08 A.M.: A Facebook post from the Petties County Health Center said workers are expecting more residents to test positive for COVID-19.
The health center confirmed Thursday at least 21 residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
The health center said coronavirus-related restrictions will still be in place after May 3, after Gov. Mike Parson’s statewide order is set to expire. The post said the restrictions are in-line with national health guidelines.
The health center said Pettis County won’t see a two-week decrease in cases on the 3rd.
According to health center data, cases have increased by 50% since Monday. The county has also confirmed at least nine new cases over the past week.
UPDATE 7:29 A.M.: The Cole County Health Department confirmed a new case of COVID-19 on Friday.
According to the health department website, at least 46 people have tested positive for COVID-19. It’s the first new novel coronavirus reported in the county this week.
The health department said there are eight active cases of COVID-19, 37 others have recovered as of Friday.
One person in the county has died from coronavirus.
ORIGINAL: A new stay-at-home order will take effect for Boone County on Friday.
The new order takes effect at 8 a.m. Friday and aligns with Gov. Parson’s statewide order which expires at 11:59 p.m. on May 3.
The new county order will allow some nonessential retail businesses to reopen for shipping, curbside pickup and delivery. All other nonessential businesses will stay closed.
Businesses that reopen will have to follow social distancing guidelines and limit the number of people in the building to fewer than 10.
Restaurants can continue takeout and delivery, but will not be allowed to offer dine-in services.
