By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostPlatte County
officials report a resident has contracted the coronavirus.County officials give
no details about the case, other than to say Platte County has one laboratory
confirmed case of COVID-19. It is the first case in Platte County, though county
officials point out there have been numerous confirmed cases throughout the
Kansas City area.County officials say
all residents, regardless of age, are encouraged to practice social distancing
to slow the spread of the virus.Earlier, Platte County
had ordered all public and private school activities to cease through April 3rd.
Restaurants in Platte County are only allowed to operate with delivery, drive-through,
and curbside pick-up. Grocery stores and convenience stores can continue to
operate in Platte County. Activities of more than 10 people are banned.

Platte County reports its 1st case of COVID-19