Commentary

Dade Co. Health (Continued from front) COVID-19 is spread via “Thank you to the two in respiratory droplets pro- this household for thinking duced when an infected of their community,” said person coughs or sneezes, Allen. “Our community usually between people members are working hard who are in close contact at staying home, wearing with one another. masks, and keeping a physical distance from others. I am proud of our community.”

The other 2 new cases are also isolating in their homes, do not work in Dade County and did not visit any locations in Dade County while they may have been contagious. The DCHD will reach out to any individuals with whom they may have had close contact while potentially contagious.

Dade County is reporting these 4 new cases as neighboring Barton County also reported new cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases in that county to 46, with 17 active and 29 recovered. Lawrence County had 69 total cases following a spike of 16 on Friday, with 30 active, 38 recovered, and 1 individual deceased. Cedar County also announced more cases over the weekend, bringing its total to 17, with 7 currently active - 2 of which are hospitalized in Springfield.