For Immediate Release
9.22.20 @ 4:30 p.m.
Howell County Health Department reports that an additional 4 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the county. This brings the year to date total number of cases to 620. Currently, there are 174 known active cases in Howell County. Of these 174, eight are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Of the new cases 1 resides in West Plains, 1 lives in Peace Valley , 1 lives in Caulfield and 1 lives in Kosh. Positive cases and significant exposures to cases have been notified and have been placed on isolation or quarantine. There are 2 cases that are considered community spread, or the source of the infection is unknown. There are 2 cases that have been linked to known cases.
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