Stoddard County, MO - According to the Missouri Recovery Dashboard (Jan. 5), Stoddard County has recorded 4,037 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 79 deaths and, over the last seven days, 40 new cases.  Keep in mind that with the Omicron variant, many cases are mild and individuals may not elect to be tested or in some cases even know that they are infected because they are asymptomatic.

Health experts say the best defense is still getting vaccinated/boosted, social distancing, wearing masks and handwashing.

Individuals who want COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters are advised to contact their local pharmacies in the Dexter area.

Patients in the Dexter area who think they may have COVID-19 can make an appointment to be tested at one of SoutheastHEALTH’s primary care clinics located in 

SoutheastHEALTH Family Medicine of Dexter, 573-624-7575

SoutheastHEALTH Bernie Clinic, 573-293-5336

SoutheastHEALTH Bloomfield Clinic, 573-568-3686

SoutheastHEALTH Malden Clinic, 573- 276-2221

SoutheastHEALTH New Madrid Clinic, 573-521-2442

SoutheastHEALTH Family Medicine of Poplar Bluff, 573-778-0020

SoutheastHEALTH Sikeston Clinic (pediatrics), 573-931-8181

The Clinic at Walmart operated by SoutheastHEALTH, 573-614-4600