Active COVID cases continue to decline

By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
Posted 4/28/21

Osage County Health Department (OCHD) Administrator Kim Sallin on Tuesday said there are only six active cases at this time, but four of them are from one household, and one person has been …

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Active COVID cases continue to decline

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Osage County Health Department (OCHD) Administrator Kim Sallin on Tuesday said there are only six active cases at this time, but four of them are from one household, and one person has been hospitalized. Overall, there have been 1,690 cases to date and 15 deaths.

“That’s the lowest our active cases have been in a long time,” said Sallin. “I’m glad to see that.”

Osage County has been listed ninth in the state in terms of overall cases per 100,000 people, and 15th in terms of cases in the past seven days, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Sallin reminded everyone to remain vigilant with masking and social distancing while continuing to encourage vaccination.

On Monday, OCHD staff administered 110 Moderna booster shots at the Osage County Community Center, and on Friday, during the daylong walk-in clinic at the Annex Building, a total of 36 vaccinations were provided.

Another walk-in clinic will be held on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Annex Building, and next Tuesday, May 4, a clinic will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Chamois Lions Club Community Center.

“We’re trying to get to as many areas in the county as possible to make it easier for those who want to be vaccinated,” said Sallin.

As of Tuesday, 20% of the county’s population has been fully vaccinated.