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Contact: Lisa Marshall Taney County Health Department 320 Rinehart Road Phone: (417) 334-4544 ext. 252 Cell: (417) 343-8203 Email: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local public health authorities are collaborating with community partners regarding the novel

Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 is the name of the

disease caused by 2019-nCoV. According to the CDC, the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the U.S.

remains low at this time. There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Missouri at the

time of this writing.

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is working diligently to keep local health care providers

and community partners up-to-date regarding COVID-19. “We are meeting weekly with our

Communicable Disease, Environmental, and Emergency Response Teams to plan our next steps in this

outbreak response effort,” states Tiffany Bullock, Public Health Nurse Specializing in Communicable

Disease Investigation for the Taney County Health Department. “We want our community members to

know that we are communicating daily with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MO

DHSS), and that MO DHSS is in direct communication with the CDC. The Department of Global

Migration and Quarantine is monitoring travel from high risk areas. If a client were to travel to Missouri

from those areas, we would be immediately notified,” states Bullock. The TCHD also encourages

community members to take measures to protect themselves from viral illness.

Although the CDC does not recommend the use of facemasks for the general U.S. public, the CDC does

recommend that people take everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:

● While sick, limit contact with others.

● Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze.

● Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

● Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated.

● Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap is not available,

use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol.

For the most current and accurate information regarding COVID-19, visit the CDC’s website at

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. If you are a business owner and want more information on keeping your

employees safe and healthy go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-

business-response.html

If you have questions regarding COVID-19, please contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-

334-4544.

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The Taney County Health Department envisions a community of healthy people. Every day, we work to

achieve this vision through leadership, collaboration, education and service. We value integrity, learning,

teamwork, positive communication, quality improvement and dedicated service. Please visit our website

http://www.taneycohealth.org to learn more about our services.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What can I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

There are no confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taney County. There is one case in the

state of Missouri, which is why preventing the spread of COVID-19 remains top-of-mind for the Taney County

Health Department.

What can I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19? This is one of many questions staff at the Taney County

Health Department have been answering for the past several weeks. “Just because this is a new virus doesn’t mean

that the protection methods are new,” states Tiffany Bullock, Public Health Nurse Specializing in Communicable

Disease Investigation for the Taney County Health Department. “Washing your hands, staying home if you are sick,

covering your cough and sneeze, and avoiding touching your eyes, mouth, and nose are the best ways to protect you

and your family from COVID-19.”

Who is at a high risk of developing severe illness? Older people (age 70+) and people with pre-existing medical

conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious

illness more often than others.

I think I have COVID-19, what do I do? Many common illnesses have the same symptoms as COVID-19

(coughing, fever, difficulty breathing) but if you have reason to think you have COVID-19, please call your doctor

or your healthcare provider. Only a doctor can order a COVID-19 test. It’s very important you call before you head

to their office if you think you have COVID-19 so protective steps can be put in place before your arrival.

How long does COVID-19 survive on surfaces? “This is something that is still under investigation,” states Ashton

King, Environmental Health Specialist at Taney County Health Department, “but COVID-19 seems to behave like

other coronaviruses and may survive on surfaces for a few hours, or up to several days. The best advice is to clean

surfaces with an approved disinfectant regularly.” To see a list of disinfectants effective against COVID-19, visit the

Taney County Health Department Facebook page or visit https://www.americanchemistry.com/Novel-Coronavirus-

Fighting-Products-List.pdf

How can I get reliable information about COVID-19? Great question! Reliable information can be found on

Taney County Health Department’s Facebook page. The Department of Health and Senior Services has recently

opened a COVID-19 Information Hotline. This hotline is staffed by healthcare personnel 24/7 and will answer any

questions regarding COVID-19. The number is: 1-877-435-8411. For more information, contact the Taney County

Health Department at 417-334-4544 or 417-546-4725. Like us on Facebook.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Taney County Health Department Temporarily Closes Forsyth Office

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:30 am

As the news regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change rapidly, the Taney County Health

Department is also changing some of their normal operating procedures.

“Over the course of the last few weeks, we have been specifically reaching out to our community and businesses to

share prevention tips to slow the transmission rates.” stated Lisa Marshall, Director of the Taney County Health

Department. “It is now time that we take our own recommendations to ensure the health and safety of our staff and

clientele.”

Following many lengthy discussions within the leadership team, the Taney County Health Department will move

forward with these items:

• Temperature checks of staff, clientele and all visitors entering the building

• Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the Forsyth office will be temporarily closed

Our phone options have changed as well. If you have a question regarding COVID-19, press 8. This will take you to

other options specific to COVID-19. 1 is for medical questions, 2 is for disinfection information, 3 is for other

questions regarding COVID-19.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, please call our office to confirm that your services will be available.

This is a fluid situation and is constantly changing, your patience and understanding is appreciated. For more

information call: 417-334-4544 or 417-546-4725, check out our website: www.taneycohealth.org or like us on

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Confirmed case of COVID-19 traveled through Branson

March 18, 2020 2:38 pm

A confirmed case of COVID -19 has recently traveled through the Branson area. On Thursday, March 5th this

individual was known to have been at the Branson Landing.

Be assured that all pre-cautions are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our area. If you were at the

Branson Landing at anytime on Thursday, March 5th, please monitor yourself for the following symptoms:

• Fever of 100.4° or higher

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

If you have the above symptoms, please contact your primary healthcare provider. If you do not have a primary

healthcare provider, Cox healthcare is providing virtual visits at https://www.coxhealth.com/services/virtualvisits/.

Use the code “COVID”.

If you have questions, please call the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544 or 417-546-4725.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Taney County Health Department is Strongly Encouraging Community to Practice Social Distancing

March 19, 2020 12:00 pm

There are no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taney County. There are 24 confirmed cases in

the state of Missouri. Taney County Health Department is strongly encouraging residents to practice social

distancing.

“In order to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is strongly

encouraging people to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people” said Lisa Marshall, Director of the Taney County

Health Department. “We also want people to practice President Trumps, 15 days to slow the spread Coronavirus

Guidelines for America.”

President Trump has issued guidelines for the next 15 days to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

They include:

• Listen to and follow the directions of your STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

• IF YOU FEEL SICK, stay home. Do NOT go to work. Contact your medical provider.

• IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE SICK, keep them at home. Do NOT send them to school. Contact your

medical provider.

• IF SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE for the coronavirus, keep the

entire household at home. Do NOT got to work. Do NOT go to school. Contact your medical provider.

• IF YOU ARE AN OLDER PERSON, stay at home and away from other people.

• IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITION, that can put

you at increased risk (ie a condition that impairs your lung or heart function or weakens your immune

system), stay home away from other people.

Even if you are young and healthy, you can do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Work or engage in schooling FROM HOME.

• AVOID SOCIAL GATHERINGS in groups of 10 or more.

• Avoid eating or drinking in bars, restaurants, and food courts. USE DRIVE-THRU, PICKUP, OR

DELIVERY OPTIONS.

• AVOID DISCRETIONARY TRAVEL, shopping trips, and social visits.

• DO NOT VISIT nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless it is to provide critical

assistance.

• PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE (ie wash your hands, avoid touching your face, sneeze or cough into a

tissue or the inside of your elbow, disinfect frequently used items as much as possible).

For more information, call 417-334-4544 or 417-546-4725 Like us on Facebook and checkout our website

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Taney County Health Department (TCHD)Encourages Returning Spring Break Travelers to Self-Quarantine for 14

Days

March 20, 2020 10:00 am

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is advising people who have travelled outside our area to self-

quarantine for 14 days. Individuals should stay home, avoid contact with others, and monitor for symptoms.

Symptoms include: fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If a traveler should have any of these symptoms, please

contact your healthcare provider.

TCHD recognizes that this may be a hardship for some but is essential to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our

community.

We have had many questions about what the difference is between quarantine and isolation, and social distancing

Here are the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions of each:

Quarantine: Separates and restricts the movement of people who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to

SEE if they become sick. The quarantine period for COVID-19 is 14 days.

Isolation: Separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. Sick individuals should

restrict themselves to one room to avoid infecting others in their household. All areas they come into contact with

should be routinely disinfected according to the directions on the container. A list of disinfectants approved for

COVID-19 is on the TCHD website.

Social Distancing: The act of deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness.

This includes not going places with other people. If you must be around others, stay a minimum of 6 feet apart.

TCHD is strongly encouraging residents to follow President Trumps 15 Days to Slow the Spread Guidelines

Coronavirus.gov

The TCHD applauds the City of Branson for passing an ordinance and Hollister for declaring a state of emergency

to keep gatherings to no more than 10 people including bars and restaurants.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Taney County Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 10:45 am The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) announces the first confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taney County. A full disease investigation is underway by TCHD staff, and patient information will not be released to protect the privacy of the individual. “We know this is a travel related case,” States Lisa Marshall, Director of the Taney County Health Department. “The disease investigation indicates no known exposure in the community as the individual and household have self-quarantined since arriving back in the community.” TCHD staff are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and will continue providing the most up to date information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. “The individual who tested positive has been notified and is currently following isolation guidelines,” said Tiffany Bullock, Public Health Nurse Specializing in Communicable Disease Investigation for the Taney County Health Department. TCHD continues to strongly recommend the community follow President Trump’s 15 Days to Slow the Spread initiative and follow social distancing guidelines. Prevention for individuals also continues to be important to combat this illness in our community: wash your hands, avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, and stay home as much as possible. TCHD also recommends those returning from travel outside the community self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent to spread of COVID-19. For more information, call us at 417-334-4544, follow us on Facebook, and checkout our website www.taneycohealth.org.

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The Taney County Health Department envisions a community of healthy people. Every day, we work to achieve this vision through leadership, collaboration, education and service. We value integrity, learning, teamwork, positive communication, quality improvement and dedicated service. Please visit our website http://www.taneycohealth.org to learn more about our services.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAQ’s to the Taney County Health Department

March 24, 2020 11:00 am

As the COVID-19 cases increase state wide the Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is working hard to

answer your questions with up-to-date and accurate information.

Here are a few of the questions we have received:

How many tests is the TCHD doing on a daily basis? The health department is not doing any testing in-house.

Testing must be ordered by a physician, and then the physician will refer the patient to a testing site. If you are

having symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) please call your healthcare provider. CoxHealth is offering

virtual visits at coxhealth.com/services/virtualvisits/. If the physician determines that you need to be tested, they will

give you instructions on how to proceed.

Taney County just had a confirmed case…now what? The communicable disease team at TCHD will do a

disease investigation to determine where the individual traveled and who may have been exposed. People who may

have been exposed will be contacted by TCHD or an epidemiologist from the Missouri Department of Health and

Senior Services. These investigations take time and are a collaborative effort; your patience is appreciated.

Only older people are at risk of contracting COVID-19 right? EVERYONE is at risk of getting COVID-19, not

just those in the 60+ age range. Please remember that your decisions can and are affecting others’ lives right now.

Many younger adults and families are returning from spring break. If you have traveled outside of the area, the

TCHD strongly encourages you to self-quarantine for 14 days.

What can I do to help stop the spread of COVID-19? It is important that everyone practice physical distancing.

The cities of Branson, Hollister and Forsyth ALL have ordinances or declarations in place that need to be adhered

to. Currently you are required to NOT gather in groups of 10 or more, and keep at least 6 feet between each person.

Refrain from gathering in restaurants and bars by using drive thrus, curbside pick-up or delivery.

How long will this pandemic go on? No one knows for sure. We can all do our part to slow the spread of

COVID-19 by listening to and following the directions of state and local government. Actions like physical

distancing, hand hygiene, staying home if you are sick, and covering your cough and sneeze will help this pandemic

to end sooner.

How can I keep up with the latest information? Please like and share the Taney County Health Department

Facebook page, be sure to check our website at www.taneycohealth.org or call us at 417-334-4544 or

417-546-4725.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Jurisdictions Collaborate to Pass a Resolution and Proclamation for COVID-19

March 27, 2020 3:00 pm

The Taney County Commission, surrounding jurisdictions and partnering entities have collaboratively passed a

resolution guiding the community to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Resolution urges Taney County

residents to stay home unless going out for essential items, recommends nonessential businesses close public-

facing services or take immediate actions to protect employees and guests per the CDC guidelines. The

Resolution identified COVID-19 as a health and safety emergency and acts proactively to urge residents to reduce

movements and continue practicing precautionary measures such as staying at home and social distancing.

“The health and safety of the residents of Taney County is at the forefront of the minds of those who came

together to pass this resolution. I want to thank the businesses and residents for doing their part to keep us all safe.

We will get through this together and as quick as possible,” said Presiding Commissioner Mike Scofield. “Jointly,

it was determined a state of emergency exists and requires a response by Taney County Commission to protect

human life.”

Jurisdictions signing on to this resolution: City of Forsyth, City of Hollister, Village of Kirbyville, City of

Rockaway Beach, City of Merriam Woods, Taney County Central Fire Department, Western Taney County Fire

Protection District, Taney County, Taney County Office of Emergency Management, and Taney County Health

Department have committed through their organization to protect the health and safety of community members.

This proclamation will take effect immediately.

“Collectively, we encourage and urge residents of all jurisdictions to stay home to help prevent the spread of

COVID-19,” stated Lisa Marshall, Director of the Taney County Health Department. “If you are not an essential

business, please close your public-facing services for the next 30 days to slow the spread of this disease or take

immediate actions to protect employees and guests by implementing social distancing procedures including

preventing gatherings of 10 or more.”

Please refer to Exhibit A for a list of non-essential/essential businesses.

All residents are encouraged to follow these guidelines to protect themselves and their loved ones. For additional

information, please the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, or the Taney County Commission at 417-

546-7204. For business assistance, call the Branson Chamber of Commerce at 417-334-4084.

Contact:

Lisa Marshall

Taney County Health Department

Phone: (417) 334-4544 ext. 252

Cell: (417) 343-8203

Email: [email protected]

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JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, in December 2019, medical professionals detected a novel coronavirus,

now designated as "SARS-CoV-2," which causes a disease known as "coronavirus disease

2019" abbreviated as "COVID-19"; and

WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization Director General

declared an outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern,

advising countries to prepare for containment, detection, isolation and case management,

contact tracing and prevention of onward spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization Director

General characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic; and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 the President of the United States declared the

COVID- 19 outbreak a national emergency; and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 the Governor of Missouri declared a state of

emergency exists in the State of Missouri to address the COVID-19 to prevent a substantial

risk to the public health and safety; and

WHEREAS, upon information and belief, COVID-19 is spread person to person

through direct or close proximate contact, is highly contagious, and presents an imminent

threat of widespread illness and a threat to public health; and

WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, after consultation with local jurisdictions,

Taney County Office of Emergency Management and the Taney County Health

Department, it was determined a state of emergency exists which required a response by

the Taney County Commission to protect human life; and

WHEREAS, as of March 24, 2020, one person has tested positive for COVID-

19 in Taney County; and

WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States with more

than 54,000 cases reported in the United States, and with all evidence suggesting that the

number will continue to increase in the near future; and

WHEREAS, after consultation with local jurisdictions, including City of Forsyth,

City of Hollister, Village of Kirbyville, City of Rockaway Beach, City of Merriam Woods,

Taney County Central Fire Department, Western Taney County Fire Protection District,

Taney County, Taney County Office of Emergency Management and the Taney County

Health Department, the Taney County Commission has adjudged that there continues to

reasonably appear to exist a state of emergency which requires a response by the Taney

County Commission to protect human life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TANEY COUNTY

COMMISSION OF TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. This Resolution and Proclamation of Emergency, is made pursuant to §

49.650, RSMo. and enacted as described herein.

Section 2. The exercise of certain powers granted to the Taney County Commission in §

49.650, RSMo. appears reasonably necessary due to the local state of emergency, and the Taney

County Commission strongly encourages and recommends to the citizens and businesses of

Taney County, Missouri, the guidelines described in Exhibit A, which are attached hereto and

incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. Pursuant their respective statutory authority, City of Forsyth, City of Hollister,

Village of Kirbyville, City of Rockaway Beach, City of Merriam Woods, Taney County Central

Fire Department, Western Taney County Fire Protection District, Taney County Office of

Emergency Management and the Taney County Health Department join Taney County in

strongly encouraging and recommending to the respective citizens and businesses the guidelines

described in Exhibit A.

Section 4. This Resolution and Proclamation of Emergency is effective at 12:01 a.m. on

March 27, 2020, and shall continue for a period of 30 days unless renewed or withdrawn.

ADOPTED AND RESOLVED, THIS :2._rfgAY OF MARCH, 2020.

TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

ATTEST:

County Clerk Certification

I certify that I am the County Clerk of Taney County, Missouri; that the foregoing document

is a true, complete, and correct Resolution and Proclamation of Emergency adopted by the

Taney County Commission, Missouri on March '2..1¥12020, as the same appears in the

official records of the County, and the Resolution and Proclamation of Emergency has not

been modified, amended, or repealed, and is in full force and effect on the date hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEROF, I have executed the Certificate and affixed the seal of the County of Taney, Missouri this 21th day of March 2020.

TANEY COUNTY CLERK:

EXHIBIT A

EMERGENCY GUIDELINES

I. Section One: Stay at Home Recommendation

A. It is strongly recommended that individuals leave their residences or place of rest

only to perform “Essential Activities,” as defined herein or to provide any services

or perform any work necessary to the operations and maintenance of Essential

Business, Minimum Basic Operations, or other exempted categories. Individuals at

high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are strongly urged to stay in their residence

or place of rest except as necessary to seek medical care and to obtain provision of

essential life items. All individuals should exercise physical distancing at all times.

B. Exemptions. All persons working for or to support Essential Businesses are exempt

from these Guidelines. Further, nothing in these Guidelines shall prohibit any

individual from performing or accessing “Essential Governmental Functions.”

Essential Government Functions means all services needed to ensure the continuing

operation of any government agencies, including schools, and provide for the health,

safety and welfare of the public. All Essential Governmental Functions should be

performed in compliance with Physical Distancing Requirements as defined this

Section, to the extent possible.

II. Section Two: Non-Essential Business and Other Non-Essential Operations are

Recommended to Cease

A. All businesses and other operations in the City, except as defined herein as an

Essential Business or exempted by force of law or Order, are recommended to cease

all in-person operations. Non-essential businesses and other operations may continue

operations consisting exclusively of employees, contractors, or other agents of

businesses performing activities at their own residences or places of rest. All

essential business activities shall carry out to the greatest degree possible Centers for

Disease Control (“CDC”) recommended social distancing guidelines. Essential

businesses should perform only those activities defined as an essential business and

should not perform non-essential business activities. These Guidelines shall not

apply to government agencies.

III. Section Three: Definitions and Exemptions

A. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms will have the meaning

ascribed to them:

1. “Essential Activities,” shall mean:

a. To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and

safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members

(including, but not limited to, pets), or close personal acquaintances, such

as, by way of example only and without limitation, obtaining medical

supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining

supplies they need to work from home;

b. To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family

or household members, or close personal acquaintances, or to deliver

those services or supplies to others, such as, by way of example only and

without limitation, groceries and essential household goods and products,

such as cleaning and personal care products and other products necessary

to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences;

c. To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with

Physical Distancing Requirements as defined herein, such as, by way of

example and without limitation, biking, walking, hiking, or running;

d. To perform work providing essential products and services at an

Essential Business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically

permitted in this Order, including Minimum Basic Operations, as defined

herein, at Non-Essential Businesses;

e. To care for a family member, close personal acquaintance, or pet in

another household; and

f. Any activity protected by the Constitutions of the United States or the

State of Missouri.

2. “Essential Businesses” means any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity,

regardless its corporate or entity structure, to the extent that a substantial

element of its daily operations is included in the following activities:

a. Construction, including critical home and building repairs;

b. Healthcare and public health services and supply manufacturing and

distribution, including mental health and home health services, blood and

plasma donation and related activities, and pharmacies but not including

gyms and fitness centers. This should be construed broadly to avoid any

impacts to the delivery of healthcare;

c. Veterinary care and other healthcare services for animals, including

boarding;

d. Food, shelter, and social services and other necessities of life for

economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals, such as

those residing at shelters;

e. Mortuary services, including funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemetery

workers, except that not more than 10 persons at a time shall be allowed

into a funeral, visitation, or wake;

f. Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children;

g. Law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, first responder,

emergency dispatch, and security;

h. Hazardous materials handling and cleanup;

i. Agriculture and food cultivation, including farming, livestock, and

fishing;

j. Grocery stores, food banks, convenience stores and other establishments

engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and

vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other

household products (such as cleaning and personal care products),

provided that farmers’ markets and produce stands may provide drive-

thru or carry out services only. This includes stores that sell groceries and

also sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintain

the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and persons,

and includes the retail sale and distribution of alcohol;

k. Restaurant and concessions carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery services;

drive-thru and delivery services provided they are food services; pick-up

or take-away food services provided by a school, provided that no more

than 10 people shall be within the establishment and physical distancing

of a minimum of 6 ft is maintained;

l. Energy, electricity, petroleum, natural and propane gas acquisition,

production, generation, processing, storage, distribution, and retail

distribution;

m. Waste and wastewater maintenance and operation of infrastructure,

including processing, treatment, conveyance, and distribution;

n. Logistics and transportation of goods and people, including taxis, rental

services, rideshare, and private transportation providers and businesses

that ship or deliver foods, goods, or services directly to residences;

o. Freight transportation services including trucking, railroads and rail

systems

p. Gas stations and convenience stores;

q. Vehicle repair and maintenance facilities, including vehicle parts

manufacturers and suppliers;

r. Public and private works and construction, including support, inspection,

and maintenance, including workers such as plumbers, electricians,

exterminators, and other service providers whose services are necessary

to maintain safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences,

businesses and buildings, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses;

s. Public infrastructure support and maintenance;

t. Communications infrastructure support and maintenance, including

storefronts that sell or repair communication devices and media services,

including radio, television, and print;

u. Information technology development, management, support, and

security, including client service centers;

v. Inspection services for construction functions of new facilities and/or

maintenance of existing buildings;

w. Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts, provided that they may not offer

dining-in services and no more than 10 people shall be congregated in

any one area including the lobby area;

x. Critical manufacturing of materials and products needed for medical

supply chains, transportation, energy, communications, food and

agriculture to include; food and beverage processing, wholesaling,

storage, warehousing, and distribution, chemical manufacturing, water

and wastewater treatment, emergency services, and the defense industrial

base;

y. Legal and critical financial services, including banks, and property

services, including supportive activities such as appraisals, title searches,

and inspections;

z. Lawn and landscaping services and grass, weed, and vegetation removal

necessary to protect the health, safety, and sanitation of the community;

aa. Building supply stores;

bb. Laundromats, dry cleaners and laundry service providers;

cc. Residential care facilities, including nursing homes and group homes;

dd. Mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes;

ee. Educational activities to support distance learning activities;

ff. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in

this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare should

be carried out in stable groups, preferably with 10 or fewer (“stable”

means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each

day); children should not change from one group to another; if more than

one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group should be in

a separate room. Groups should not mix with each other; and childcare

providers should remain solely with one group of children;

gg. Religious activity to support distance and/or virtual services provided

fewer than 10 persons are in;

hh. Any business involving the possession, transfer, sale, transportation,

storage, display or use of firearms or ammunition;

ii. “Minimum Basic Operations” of otherwise non-essential businesses,

provided that employees comply with Physical Distancing Requirements

as defined herein to the extent possible while carrying out such

operations and which shall be limited to the following:

i. The minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of the

business’s inventory and facilities, ensure security, process payroll

and employee benefits, or for related functions; and

ii. The minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the

business being able to continue to work remotely from their

residences, place of rest, or elsewhere;

jj. Direct support services necessary to ensure an essential business activity

will not have to cease operation; and

kk. To the extent not otherwise described herein, any Essential Critical

Infrastructure Workforce sectors.

3. “Physical Distancing Requirements” includes maintaining at least a six-foot

physical distance from other individuals, washing hands with soap and water for

at least twenty seconds as frequently as possible or using hand sanitizer,

regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces, and not shaking hands.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Taney County Health Department Confirms Second Case of COVID-19

March 28, 2020 10:30 am

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is currently investigating the second positive case of COVID-19 in

Taney County. This is not a travel associated case and all known contacts have been notified by TCHD and are in a

14-day quarantine as a precautionary measure. TCHD believes the community risk to be low at this time as the

individual self-quarantined at the onset of symptoms.

“The individual who tested positive has been notified and is currently following isolation guidelines,” said Tiffany

Bullock, Public Health Nurse Specializing in Communicable Disease Investigation for the Taney County Health

Department.

Prevention for individuals continue to be important to combat COVID-19 in our community: wash your hands,

avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, stay home if you’re sick, and practice social distancing. TCHD continues

to encourage everyone to stay home unless leaving for necessities such as food or medications.

“Every single person in our community has a responsibility to help slow the spread of COVID-19,” states Lisa

Marshall, Director of the Taney County Health Department. “Everyone should be staying home, unless leaving for

necessities, such as food or medication. All proactive and preventive measures we take now will help reduce the

number of COVID-19 cases in the long run.”

For more information, call us at 417-334-4544, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and checkout our website

www.taneycohealth.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Taney County Health Department Investigates Case of COVID-19 in Healthcare Worker

March 30, 2020 9:00 am

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is currently partnering with the Christian County

Health Department on the investigation of a Christian County resident testing positive for

COVID-19. The individual is a healthcare employee at the CoxHealth Heart Center, a stand-

alone clinic in Branson. All close contacts have been notified and the individual is in isolation at

this time.

“Our primary concern is the health and safety of the community,” states Lisa Marshall, Director

of the Taney County Health Department. “We are working closely with CoxHealth and the

Christian County Health Department to ensure all precautionary measures are taken to protect

clinic staff and patients, and the community.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Prevention continues to

be the best way to slow the spread of COVID-19. Prevention for individuals includes; wash your

hands, avoid gatherings of 10 or more, stay home if you are sick, and social distancing. TCHD

continues to strongly urge everyone to stay home unless leaving for necessities such as food or

medication.

For additional COVID-19 information, visit www.taneycohealth.org, or like us on Facebook and

Instagram for daily updates.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greene County Resident who visited local theater tests positive for COVID-19

March 31, 2020 4:00 pm

The Communicable Disease Investigation Team at the Taney County Health Department (TCHD) has

been notified that a Greene County resident who visited the Branson area has tested positive for

COVID-19. This individual was symptomatic while attending the Branson Praisefest event held at the

Mansion Theatre and was seated in the upper right balcony.

“The team has started an investigation to determine who may have been exposed,” states Tiffany Bullock

Public Health Nurse Specializing in Communicable Disease Investigation for TCHD. “The person has

given us an itinerary of where they were March 12th, 13th and 14th. If you were at any of these places on

those dates and times and have developed symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing),

please contact your healthcare provider.

Below is a copy of the individual’s itinerary:

Thursday, March 12, 2020

5:00 pm: shopped at The Copper Coin at the Grand Village Shops

6:15 - 10:15 pm: attended Branson Praisefest at the Mansion Theatre

Friday, March 13, 2020

5:00 pm: dined in at Hardee's in Branson West

6:15 pm - 10:15 pm: attended Branson Praisefest at the Mansion Theatre

Saturday, March 14, 2020

8:45 am: dined in at Hardee's in Branson West

10:00 am: attended Branson Praisefest at the Mansion Theatre

12:00 pm: shopped at Coleman Outlet store and Leather Trading Co on Gretna Rd in

Branson For more information, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544 or 417-546-4725,

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