Eight Additional COVID 19 Cases In Lamar County

On 5/7/2020, the Paris-Lamar County Health District received notification of an additional eight COVID-19 cases, for a total of 85 in Lamar County.

Of these cases, seven are travel-related, and 78 are community spread. Six of the cases have recovered.

NURSING HOME TESTING UPDATE:
Legends Healthcare and Rehab:
51 have tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19
(additional test results pending)

Brentwood:
94 have tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19
Three have tested POSITIVE for COVID-19
(additional test results pending)

Paris Healthcare Nursing Facility:
52 tested POSITIVE for COVID-19
COVID-19 Related Deaths=3
(no tests pending)

Stillhouse:
11 tested POSITIVE for COVID-19
(additional test results pending)
All positive patients received notification and quarantined immediately.

It is imperative at this time that everyone continues to maintain social distancing, and the Health District strongly recommends wearing masks in public places.

The cases are in the following age categories:
0-9: none
10-19: 2 male, 1 female
20-29: 1 male, 6 females
30-39: 4 males, 3 females
40-49: 1 male, 6 females
50-59: 4 males, 9 females
60-69: 13 males, 12 females
70-79: 3 males, 10 females
80 plus: 5 males, 5 females