Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

BENTON — The Scott County Commission has awarded nearly $3 million in CARES Act payments to county entities. In May, Scott County received $4,491,008 in CARES Act money from the Missouri Treasurer’s office and as of Friday morning, the commission had awarded $2,881,636.47...

SIKESTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic took over early this spring, students were kept out of school, keeping some students from access to good, healthy meals. But one local group stepped up and started the Summer Food Program. John McHaffie, pastor at Sikeston First Assembly of God, was concerned about the students affected by the pandemic and began to research possibilities and found a USDA summer food program through a church in High Ridge, Missouri, that was having success with food programs...

The number of active coronavirus cases in Scott County has decreased, according to the Scott County Health Department. The health department reported eight new positive cases late Thursday afternoon but also reported 16 recoveries, bringing the total number of active cases to 112. There have been 438 total positive cases since the pandemic began in March, with 313 recoveries and 13 deaths...

The number of active coronavirus cases in Scott County reached an all-time high on Wednesday. According to the Scott County Health Department, there were 19 new positive COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday along with 14 cases that have fully recovered. Currently there are 120 active cases in the county, the highest number since the pandemic began in March...

Another local fair scheduled for next month has decided to cancel due to the coronavirus pandemic while the annual Cotton Carnival is still on – for now. On Tuesday, the Stoddard County Fair Board elected not to proceed with the 2020 Stoddard County Fair in Dexter, joining the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau and the Delta Fair in Kennett in canceling their annual events...

By David Jenkins Standard Democrat There are 12 new positive COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours in Scott County, putting the county over 400 since the pandemic began in March. According to the Scott County Health Department, there were also four new positive cases reported on Saturday and 17 on Monday, giving the county 411 cases...

There are 21 new positive COVID-19 cases since Friday in Scott County and nine more cases that have recovered. According to the Scott County Health Department Monday afternoon, there four new positive cases reported on Saturday and 17 on Monday, giving the county 399 cases since the pandemic began in March...

There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported by area health departments late Thursday afternoon. The Scott County Health Department reported 11 new positive coronavirus cases late Thursday afternoon, giving the county 370 cases since the pandemic began in March with 83 of those cases currently active...

The Scott County Health Department reported 13 additional positive cases of COVID-19 late Wednesday afternoon along two more recoveries. To date, Scott County has had 361 positive cases since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. There are currently 74 active cases with 13 deaths related to the virus reported...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated the previously released FAQ document on Monday, answering additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) about K-12 school reopening health-related guidance...

Two more deaths were reported in Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Tuesday afternoon, making five deaths related to COVID-19 in the county. Both of the residents were in their 80s according to the health department. While two deaths were reported, only one new positive coronavirus case was reported Tuesday in Cape Girardeau County. To date, the county has had 585 confirmed cases with 47 probable. There are 74 active cases in the county, 21 less than Monday...

Most local counties are seeing the number of active cases decrease despite reporting additional cases over the weekend, while one additional death has been reported in the area. The Scott County Health Department reported 14 new cases of the coronavirus, with 13 reported on Monday and one new positive reported on Saturday. The number of active cases decreased by 17, making 61 positive cases late Monday afternoon with 13 deaths...

Two deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours locally while local counties are reporting new positive COVID-19 cases. The Scott County Health Department reported 13 new positive coronavirus cases and nine more recoveries late Thursday afternoon...

SIKESTON — Despite facing many changes and challenges during the coronavirus pandemic the YMCA of Southeast Missouri Summer Camp has been going strong all summer. Starting a week later than normal, the YMCA took extra precautions and made some adjustments to schedules in order to have the camp. This year, there were 80 registered for the camp...

The Scott County Health Department reported an additional nine positive COVID-19 cases and 14 more people that have recovered on Tuesday afternoon and 15 new positive cases and three more recoveries on Wednesday. To date, the county has reported 319 total cases since March with 73 active and 233 recovered. There have been 13 deaths related to COVID-19 in the county...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Effective today Saint Francis Medical Center will permit one visitor per patient. Visitors are not permitted for adult ICUs and the COVID Care Unit. There are no changes to the OB, pediatric and NICU patient visitor policy. For the complete visitor policy, visit sfmc.net/COVID19...

The New Madrid County Health Department reported 18 new positive coronavirus cases on Monday and one new case on Tuesday, giving the county 149 positive cases since the pandemic began in March. Of the cases, 39 are active with 110 having recovered...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Though this summer may feel different than summers past, one thing remains constant: The need for blood donations to help save lives. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected...

There have been 18 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Scott County since Thursday. According to the Scott County Health Department, a total of 10 new positive cases were reported between Friday and Sunday with eight more reported Monday afternoon. There were also 19 more cases that have fully recovered...

There have been 10 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Scott County since Thursday. According to the Scott County Health Department, a total of 10 new positive cases were reported between Friday and Sunday along with eight more cases that have fully recovered...

Local counties continue to see increases in the number of the coronavirus cases. The Scott County Health Department reported 12 new cases on Thursday afternoon, giving the county 279 cases. Of those, 69 are active with 197 recovered and 13 deaths related to COVID-19 being reported...

As of Monday, July 27, 2020, Three Rivers College will require face coverings to be worn by faculty, staff, students, and visitors while in a building and while not physically separated in an office or room without others present. Face coverings must be worn outdoors if the recommended six feet social distancing cannot be maintained...

Missouri once again broke its record for the highest single-day increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 1,637 newly reported. The number broke a record set Wednesday with 1,301 cases. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, part of the rise in daily numbers is because of a backlog in processing COVID-19 test data. ...

Missouri reported a record single-day increase in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the state saw an increase of 1,138 new confirmed cases, topping the previous single-day record (958) set Saturday...

The Scott County Health Department reported 10 new COVID-19 cases since Friday Monday afternoon. According to the health department, there was two positive cases reported on Saturday, one on Sunday and seven on Monday, giving the county 242 cases. Of those, 59 are active with 170 recovered and 13 deaths...

SIKESTON — With the start of the new school year just over a month away, many area school districts continue to work on their ever-changing reopening plans and are beginning to share those details with their families. One message emphasized by all school officials: These plans could change at any time between now and the start of school based on community spread and recommendations by state and local health officials...

After over a week of increased COVID-19 cases, the number of positive cases has lessened locally. On Thursday, the Scott County Health Department reported no new cases and on Friday morning the Mississippi County Health Department reported there had been no new cases reported since Monday, with the number of active cases decreasing from 23 to 11...