Covid-19 Updates
Gov. Parson Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Progress
During the December 30, 2020, briefing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson provided an update on Missouri’s progress with COVID-19 vaccinations. “Missouri has now received shipments of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, and we have been successfully administering vaccines for more than two weeks,” Governor Parson. “We are very pleased with how well…
Read MoreWhen Requesting Emergency Services
If you have flu like symptoms, are quarantined, or under self-quarantine, please let the dispatcher know. Sharing this information with the 911 Dispatchers, will help our first responders take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreMissouri Is Set to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations
Missouri Is Set to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director told Missouri legislators that the state is “fully prepared to start vaccinating people in December,” if the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Randal Williams updated the House Special Committee…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital on Alert
Scotland County Hospital on Alert By Medical Staff, Scotland County Hospital As we prepare on Sunday, November 15, 2020, for a new work week and school week, and as our communities are full of deer hunters from around the country, please take the time to read this information from the Medical Staff at Scotland County…
Read MoreAmid COVID-19 Pandemic, Stop the Spread of Flu
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Stop the Spread of Flu Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitals and health care workers already overburdened, medical experts say it’s more important than ever to slow the spread of the flu. In a typical year, the flu causes tens of millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations,…
Read MoreCoronavirus Cases Spiking in Schuyler
Coronavirus Cases Spiking in Schuyler The Schuyler County Health Depart report on COVID-19, since November 2, 2020. On November 4, the Schuyler County Health Department was notified of 7 cases and on the following day, November 5, there were an additional 8 positive cases reported to the department. In addition, there were 3 more over…
Read MoreNew Positive COVID Cases in Schuyler
New Positive COVID Cases in Schuyler On November 2, 2020, the Schuyler County Health Department has been notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in a Schuyler County resident. We have also received notification that 3 Schuyler County Residents, who have tested positive for COVID-19, have been hospitalized. Schuyler County Case Count 23 Active…
Read MoreTwo New Positive COVID-19 Cases Found in Schuyler
Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases Found in Schuyler The Schuyler County Health Department was notified of 2 new COVID-19 positive cases in a Schuyler County residents, one that had attended a wedding on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Our staff is working with individuals to determine direct contacts. Direct contact is anyone determined to have been…
Read MoreNew Cases of Confirmed Positive COVID-19
New Cases of Confirmed Positive COVID-19 As of September 29, 2020, the Schuyler County Health Department has been notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Schuyler County residents. 1 individual is between the ages of 15-20 1 individual is between the ages of 50-55 1 individual is between the ages of 70-75 1…
Read MoreSCH Guidelines for Returning to Work After a Positive COVID-19 Test
SCH Guidelines for Returning to Work After a Positive COVID-19 Test Caring for You, When You Need Us The Scotland County Hospital (SCH) medical staff has guidelines and information for both the employers and employees, regarding returning to work after a symptomatic or asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) positive COVID-19 test. These new guidelines not only…
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