Masks available for Daviess County residents

Daviess County Health Department currently is reporting a total of 19 positive COVID-19 cases with 11 recovered and 724 negative COVID-19 tests for Daviess County.
“We did not start receiving the negative results until recently,” says Daviess County Administrator Cheryl Alexander.
The Health Department continues to be open, but with appointment only as the amount of people in the office will be limited.
The Health Department recommends you wear a mask, but if you do not have one the Health Department has them available.
“If you just need a mask, please stop by the office. Call our number, 660-663-2414, and someone will bring one out to you,” says Alexander. “I have had several masks donated by the Patterson Foundation of Kansas City and would like to get them out to the community. I do not have enough for everyone in the county, but with most retail stores and healthcare providers requiring a mask we have them to give out for now. I will continue to try and replenish my supply for the community.”
The Health Department would also like to put the plea out for anyone wanting to make and donate cloth masks for county students getting ready to start school. This will give students the option to use and wash the masks, instead of using the Health Department’s throw-away surgical masks. You may donate to the Health Department or contact your local school.
“With the start of school coming up soon I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that you still need to get your school immunizations done,” Alexander says.
All eighth graders must have Tdap and Meningococcal; seniors must have Meningococcal; and kindergarten students need Dtap/Polio and MMR/Varicella booster before school starts.
The Health Department used to have a walk-in day every Tuesday but now you MUST call for an appointment or call your health care provider. The Health Department does not take all healthcare insurance, so be sure the Health Department is a provider by calling your insurance company before coming in. The Health Department does accept Medicaid and has vaccines for those that are uninsured.