Thursday, May 21 summary
The number of positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Boone County is currently 108 with 98 who have been released from isolation at the time of publishing. Below is information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19.
Cases in Boone County
| Total positive cases | Active | Released from isolation | Deaths |
| 108 | 9 | 98 | 1 |
Ages:
<15: 5 case
15-24: 32 cases
25-44: 39 cases
45-64: 25 cases
65+: 7 cases
Transmission:
Travel-related: 30 cases
Contact to a confirmed case: 43 cases
Community transmission: 33 cases
Unknown: 2 cases
Health message
The CDC states that they are working with state and local health departments to investigate reports of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 and gather more information as quickly as possible about how common it is and who is at risk.
MIS-C has been described as inflammation (swelling) across multiple body systems, potentially including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes and gastrointestinal organs. Signs and symptoms of MIS-C include fever and various symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash and feeling tired.
If a child has any of these symptoms, other symptoms of COVID-19, or other concerning signs, contact a pediatrician. If a child is showing any emergency warning signs including trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face, severe abdominal pain, or other concerning signs, seek emergency care right away
As new information becomes available, the CDC will continue to provide information for parents and caregivers as well as health care and public health professionals.
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.