COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines
Testing for COVID-19 continues to be an important tool to help stop the spread of the virus. COVID-19 home test kits can be obtained through the Health Unit.
The Webster County Health Unit has COVID-19 vaccines available. Vaccines help our bodies build up immunity to a virus without having to get the illness.
If you need more information about COVID-19 vaccines call our office at 417-859-2532 or contact your primary healthcare provider.
**If you need additional assistance with treatment or care related to COVID-19 illness, contact your primary healthcare provider.
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If you tested positive, are experiencing symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 please use the link below for up-to-date information.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new type of coronavirus.
Most people who get COVID-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, older people and those with health problems like heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, and cancer are more likely to get very sick.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to stay informed about the virus and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others by:
- Washing your hands often or using hand sanitizer
- Avoiding touching your face
- Keeping a distance of 6 feet from others
- Wearing a mask when you can’t maintain social distance
COVID-19 spreads mainly through droplets from the nose or mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes. So, practice good hygiene like coughing into your elbow.
