COVID-19 update

According to the Barton County Health Department, as of 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, there have been 482 total positive cases of COVID-19, 50 total active cases and 432 recovered cases, with four deaths.

The health department encourages everyone to take precautions to help slow the spread. Please wash hands often, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a mask appropriately when you cannot stay six feet away from people who do not live in your home and please stay home if you are sick, think you have allergies, a sinus infection or any respiratory symptoms.

For more information regarding COVID-19 testing contact Cox Barton County Hospital, Access Family Care or one’s healthcare provider. The health department encourages everyone to stay safe and stay well.