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The Adair County Health Department confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, raising the overall case total to 2,852. The county recorded 93 new cases over seven days. There are 104 active cases and 2,721 people who have left isolation. One of the new cases is a resident in a skilled nursing facility.

Nearly all of Missouri, including Adair County, remain in the high-risk category for COVID-19 transmission. The health department says this means the order temporarily halting evictions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention applies to Adair County residents as of now. Information about the eviction moratorium can be found at the CDC website.

The Kirksville City Council will hold a study session this evening. The agenda includes the tax levy report, pet registration, tethering of dogs, the risk management report, census and redistricting, and more. The session starts at 6PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

COVID-related deaths now stand at 27 in Adair County. A previously reported 96-year-old female died Wednesday after being released from Boone Hospital to hospice care. She was admitted to Boone July 28. The health department also reported that yesterday’s one day total of 27 new COVID cases reached a high that had not been seen since January. The active case total of 107 is also a number not seen since January.

Other counties in Northeast Missouri are also seeing higher numbers. The Sullivan County Health Department added 5 new COVID-19 cases yesterday for 47 total active cases.

Macon County Health Officials say 63 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last week. There are currently 65 active cases with 2 hospitalizations.

The Sullivan County Health Department, and The Samaritan Hospital in Macon hosted vaccination clinics yesterday.

The Knox County Health Department will hold another vaccination clinic Monday August 9, 2021 from 2p to 6p. Pfizer will be the vaccine, it is available to anyone 12 and up. Call so they can have a dose ready for you you: 660-397-3396!

Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday runs today through midnight Sunday, August 8th. During this time certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items are exempt from state sales tax. In addition to the state sales tax, local sales tax will also be waived in the cities, counties and special tax districts that choose to participate. Assistant City Manager Ashley Young encourages you to shop Kirksville for the back-to-school sales tax holiday as shopping local helps the community and those who depend on the local economy.

The Adair County Health Department yesterday confirmed the death of a 69-year-old female whose COVID-19 case was reported July 19th. She was admitted to Hannibal Regional Hospital July 22 and passed away on July 31. There have now been 26 COVID-related deaths among Adair County residents.

The Health Department also confirmed 12 new cases yesterday. None are vaccinated. Five reside at an address with at least one other confirmed case. One case is an employee at a skilled nursing facility. Total case count is now 2,811 with 93 active cases.

The Sullivan County Health Department reported 9 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. All are determined to be community related. That brings the current active case count in the county to 51.

A couple of boil orders were issued yesterday for Adair County and Sullivan County Public Water Supply District #1, due to a broken water main. In Adair County, a 48-hour boil order was issued for PWSD 1 customers who live on Route O, west of Novinger – from the Novinger city limits west 3 miles to Ridgetop Road. In Sullivan County a precautionary boil advisory is in effect until further notice for Sullivan Rural Water customers on Highway H from the intersection of Highway H and Ivan Drive to Highway FF, including Indian Drive, and Owls News Trail.

The Kirksville City Council considering implementing some kind of a campaign to encourage more residents to get vaccinated. City leaders are also working with the medical community to help educate residents about the availability and safety of the vaccines. As of yesterday, the percentage of the population vaccinated with at least one dose is is 37.46%, and the number of people fully vaccinated is 33.79%. Statewide, 41.95% of people are fully vaccinated.

Truman will temporarily reinstate portions of its mask policy. Starting Aug. 9, Truman will require everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks while inside campus buildings, with exceptions for dining and when in a personal residence hall room, or office. Currently, this is the only change to the previously announced fall plan. Modes of instruction, room capacities and on-campus events will continue under previously established guidelines. Truman will review and reevaluate the mask policy by Sept. 17, with guidance from the CDC, the Adair County Health Department, and local and state public health professionals.

There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed yesterday in Adair County. None of the new cases are vaccinated against the virus. Three cases are younger than current eligibility for any of the vaccines. Total case count is now 2,799 with 88 active cases. Six of yesterday’s cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. Two people have been discharged from the hospital: A 39-year-old male admitted July 31st and a 77-year-old female admitted July 30th, were both discharged on August 2nd.

Sullivan county health officials say they are seeing an increase in cases and reported 2 new cases yesterday. The Sullivan County Health Department recommends that all county businesses, schools, and residents take precautionary measures. Sullivan County has a total of 1,003 cases with 49 active cases. The new positive cases have been determined to be community related.

The Brookfield Police Department has identified a person of interest in connection to a number of reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles. Also, the Linn County Sheriffs Department had a recent report of a stolen vehicle. Police are reminding residents to remove valuables from your vehicles and be sure to lock your doors.