The Lincoln County Health Department has issued a Stay at Home Order, effective beginning Sunday, March 29 until April 6.
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Missouri Democratic Party (MDP) is taking all necessary steps to help curb the spread of the virus in Missouri and to do its part to protect the health and well-being of staff, supporters and fellow citizens. As of Friday, March 13, the MDP has postpone…
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to begin mobilizing the Missouri National Guard to assist in the state’s COVID-19 response efforts.
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Two positive cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in Lincoln County; both were announced on March 26. One patient is travel-related, is a resident of Lincoln County and is in their 40s, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) said in a press release.
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is warning older adults about the potential for fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retired Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel lays out the game plan to stay safe from the novel coronavirus.
The Elsberry Community Growth Association is currently holding a competition to help support small businesses.
Like schools across the Country, Elsberry Schools have done what is necessary to keep their teachers, staff and students safe. In the wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak the doors are closed through April 3, with students expected to return April 6.
The City of Elsberry announced Monday that all late-fees pertaining to city utilities (water, sewer and trash) will be suspended until further notice. Also, all disconnections on utilities will be suspended until further notice.
“A community that is strong is a community that will survive.”
For more information on the coronavirus situation in Missouri, visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus or call the information hotline at 877-435-8411.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that the Patrol is immediately suspending all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations through April 6, 2020. This includes operator, commercial driver license and motorcycle testing.
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The St. Charles County Department of Public Health has received word of the first death related to COVID-19. The resident was a man in his 70s who had been hospitalized.
A number of local events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus situation:
A medical provider who works at Mercy facilities in Troy and Washington tested positive for COVID-19 on March 21, prompting a reaction from the hospital to handle the situation.
The Missouri Republican Party, acting with the approval of the Republican National Committee, has cancelled County Caucus meetings in Missouri, scheduled for April 4. This action was taken to protect the health of Missourians as recommended by the US Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CD…
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An executive order from Governor Mike Parson has postponed the April 7 Municipal Election for the whole state, pushing the date back until June 2.
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The Lincoln County Commission has declared a formal State of Emergency for the area as testing continues and local precautions against the novel coronavirus increase.
The Lincoln County R-III School District announced that it was closing all its schools – including its Early Childhood and latchkey services – from March 23-April 3. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6.
The Troy Police Department issued an advisory to the community this week, stating that its members and Chief of Police Jeff Taylor will continue to meet regularly with the Lincoln County Health Department regarding COVID-19.
The St. Charles County Department of Public Health was alerted to the county’s first positive test for the novel coronavirus early last week. The case is travel-related, according to a press release from the county, and the patient has been quarantined at home. Over the weekend, two more pos…
Missouri's new cases rose to 28 on Thursday, a stark contrast from Illinois where officials reported 422 cases statewide.
In an effort to protect patients and co-workers, Mercy Hospital Lincoln will begin restricting access and screening all visitors for illness Thursday, March 19.
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New actions continue to be taken both locally and state-wide regarding the novel coronavirus, as organizations take steps to reduce the spread of the virus in Missouri and Lincoln County.
In response to the rapidly changing situation concerning the coronavirus, St. Charles Community College will initiate precautionary safety measures related to social isolation.
With Missouri’s first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) sparking concern in the St. Louis community and with more widely available testing resources, Mercy will open a drive-through COVID-19 test collection site* on Saturday, March 14, at the earliest.
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A family member of three students in the Lincoln County R-III School District has been tested for COVID-19. Those test results have not yet been received, a statement from the school district said, but the family has taken precautions and has self-isolated. The students in the family attend …
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The Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center was activated at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 2020. This activation is in response to a request from the Lincoln County Health Department, and is intended to support their efforts regarding planning and preparations for, or any necessary response on…
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