Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. announces COVID-19 death, 14th reported in September - KYTV

(KY3) - The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports a new COVID-19 death in the county Saturday.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has reported 44 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

Long-term care in Greene County.

"The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has worked closely alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and with local long-term care facilities to assist with testing, secure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to provide guidance on best practices for disease prevention and containment in an institutional setting.

While it is ultimately DHSS that has the regulatory authority, responsibility and oversight of communicable disease containment in long-term care setting, local public health departments are a partner in serving as a liaison to support the state’s disease prevention strategy.