By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
A fourth COVID-19 case has been reported in St. Joseph; a St. Joseph woman in her 40s who is being treated at Mosaic Life Care.
The City of St. Joseph reports the only travel history the woman had was to Kansas City.
Mosaic reports it has tested 175 people with 142 of the test results coming back negative and only one positive. Results from 32 tests are pending.
Avoiding exposure is the best way to prevent the illness, according to St. Joseph officials.
Other preventative actions to help prevent the spread of virus include:
· Social distancing to avoid close contact with others.
· Voluntary home isolation: stay home if showing symptoms of the virus.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. As a backup to the lack of soap and water, use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces regularly.
· Comply with the shelter in place order.
City officials say it is also important to know what to do if you become ill:
· Stay home if you become ill, except to seek medical care.
· Separate yourself from others in your home.
· If you need to see a medical professional, call ahead before arriving at a clinic, hospital or urgent care center.
· Wear a facemask if you are ill and around other people, such as when you seek medical care. It not recommended for the general public to wear a facemask.
· Avoid sharing personal household items with other family members.
· Clean all frequently touched surfaces often.