City of Columbia coronavirus (COVID-19) update - new positive cases, safety guidelines for protests and civil demonstrations - Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m.

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Tuesday, June 2 summary

The number of positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Boone County is currently 153 with 125 who have been released from isolation at the time of publishing. There are 2 new cases from the previous press release update and the number released from isolation has increased by 7. Below is information about safety guidelines for protests and civil demonstrations.

Cases in Boone County

Total positive cases	Active	Released from isolation	Deaths
153	27	125	1

*Numbers current as of June 2 at 5 p.m.

Ages:

<15: 15 cases 

15-24: 39 cases (1 additional case from the previous update)

25-44: 54 cases (1 additional case from the previous update)

45-64: 36 cases 

65+: 9 cases 

 

Transmission:

Travel-related: 30 cases

Contact to a confirmed case: 73 cases (2 additional cases from the previous update)

Community transmission: 46 cases

Unknown: 4 cases (1 additional case from the previous update)

 

Health message

Protests and civil demonstrations are taking place around the country and locally. Local health officials urge everyone participating in these events to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines, especially those who may be at higher risk of contracting the virus.

• Avoid close contact with others by social distancing from individuals outside of your household. This includes not coming within 6 feet of someone for more than 15 minutes who does not live in your home.
• Wear a cloth face covering at demonstrations in which social distancing is difficult to maintain. Face coverings may protect others if you are transmitting the virus, but they are not a substitute for maintaining distance.
• Be aware that contact tracing after events like this is difficult to do. Therefore, if there is an outbreak of the coronavirus after the event, those who participated may need to quarantine for up to 14 days.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol often and avoid touching your face.
• Stay home if you’re sick.

 

Changes to City services

None 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.