City of Columbia Missouri Community Relations

P.O. BOX 6015 COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 12, 2020

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Director of Community Relations
City of Columbia
[email protected]

City of Columbia coronavirus (COVID-19) update - no new positive cases, when to wear gloves - Tuesday, May 12 at 5 p.m.

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Tuesday, May 12 summary
The number of positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Boone County is currently 100 with 94 who have been released from isolation at the time of publishing. There are no new cases from the previous update. Below is information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about when individuals should wear gloves.

Cases in Boone County

Total positive cases Active Released from isolation Deaths
100 5 94 1
*Numbers current as of May 12 at 5 p.m.

Ages:
<15: 2 cases
15-24: 30 cases
25-44: 37 cases
45-64: 25 cases
65+: 6 cases

Transmission:
Travel-related: 28 cases
Contact to a confirmed case: 41 cases
Community transmission: 30 cases
Unknown: 1 case

Health message
The CDC advises the general public to wear gloves when cleaning and disinfecting a home or when caring for someone who is sick. Wearing gloves outside of these instances will not necessarily protect from getting COVID-19. The CDC recommends the best way to protect from germs is to social distance (maintain six feet) from others and wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

The CDC recommends the following tips for wearing gloves:

  • Use disposable gloves when cleaning surfaces that are frequently touched and areas around a person who is sick.
  • Use disposable gloves when in contact with blood, stool or bodily fluids.
  • Do not disinfect or reuse disposable gloves. Always throw disposable gloves away in a lined trash can.
  • Always wash your hands after you remove disposable gloves.

For more information from the CDC, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/gloves.html

Changes to City services
No additional changes at this time.


Official information from the City of Columbia and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) can be found at CoMo.gov/Coronavirus. The City will also be utilizing City and PHHS official social media accounts to post updates. They can be found at @CoMoGov on Facebook and Twitter and @CoMoHealthDept on Facebook and @CoMo_HealthDept on Twitter.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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