COVID-19 Updates

Case #12 announced

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces a twelfth Nodaway County, Missouri resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The affected individual is a female between 80-89 years of age, and a resident of Nodaway County.  The individual is isolated in a private home.   If you have not been contacted by the

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Virus cases reach double-digits in county

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson, announced May 21 three additional individuals who reside in Nodaway County have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), marking 11 confirmed cases for the county. The three males, ages 20-30, 50-60, and 60-70, were tested outside of Nodaway County, are asymptomatic and being isolated separately. If you

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Geography with Goudge

“This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data displays the number of deaths in each state divided by the population (deaths per capita). The pattern is very similar to previous maps. The states in the highest category, account for 75% of the deaths. Midwest and Upper Plains states remain low but have increased gradually over the past two months.  The average number of

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Two more residents test positive for COVID-19

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces two Nodaway County, Missouri residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This will make seven positive COVID-19 cases for Nodaway County. The affected individuals live in the same household, and are isolated at a private residence. If you have not been contacted by the

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Hospital president encourages ‘Follow public health protocols’

By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president As you know, this week marks the first phase of “reopening” our state and communities. We are all very anxious to return to a sense of normalcy. We are excited to have the opportunity to dine at our favorite restaurants and shop at our favorite retail

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County emergency manager reports PPE supply is good

Nodaway County Emergency Manager Christy Forney spoke recently about the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) supply available for first responder agencies and healthcare personnel in the county. She noted that currently the supply is good. “However, should we see a spike in cases or become a hot spot for the virus, our current supply would diminish

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MPR board to reopen community center May 16

Following the May 4 special board meeting via Zoom, the Maryville Park and Recreation Board of Directors has decided to open the Maryville Community Center (MCC) from 6 am to 5 pm, Saturday, May 16. The board also discussed the possible opening of the Maryville Aquatic Center in mid-June, but will confirm at a later

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Geography with Goudge

“This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data displays the number of deaths in each state divided by the population (deaths per capita). The pattern is very similar to previous maps. The ten states in the highest category, account for 72% of the deaths.  Eight, in the Northeast, are responsible for 64%

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NNL’s graduation edition to be printed in June

Due to the scattering of commencement dates for the county high schools, the Nodaway News Leader’s annual souvenir edition of all graduating seniors will be published June 11. This section will have individual photos, parents’ information and future plans for all of the over 200 Nodaway County graduates. Plus there are many salutes to the

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Fifth positive COVID-19 announced

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces a fifth Nodaway County, Missouri resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The affected individual is a male between 60-69 years of age, and a resident of Nodaway County. The individual is isolated at a private residence. If you have not been contacted by the

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