Taney County Health Department Updates COVID Death Numbers

Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1:00 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Another update from the Taney County Health Department on the number of deaths attributed to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In a release from the Health Department, six more deaths have been confirmed to have passed away due to the pandemic after information was updated by the Taney County Coroner and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The deaths, that occurred between July and September, are of individuals in ranging in age from their 40's to 80's.

The release from the Health Department also reminds individuals that there are three tools available to lessen their likelihood of getting
COVID-19: vaccination, physical distancing, and wearing a face covering. TCHD also encourages everyone 12 years of age and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

For more information, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, or visit their website at
www.taneycohealth.org. Information is also available on their Facebook Instagram, and Pinterest Pages.

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