IT IS THE FIRST COVID-19 DEATH IN THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY SYSTEM BECAUSE JUNE27 HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS TRYING TO TRACK ALL THE POSSIBLE CASES CONNECTED TO A HOUSEPARTY. TODAY, A MINIMUM OF 5 OF THE 200 CELEBRATION GOERS HAVE CHECKED FAVORABLE FOR CORONA INFECTION. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS THE CLUSTER IS TIED TO A PARTY HOSTED BY HIGH SCHOOLERS IN THE LEE’S TOP LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY ON JULY10 THE PARTY DID NOT HAVE A VISITOR LIST BUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT THINKS TRAINEES FROM TRUMAN, BLUE SPRINGS, BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH, GRAIN VALLEY, LEE’S SUMMIT, AND LEE’S TOP WEST HIGH SCHOOL WERE THERE. A TESTING CENTER IS SET FOR MONDAY FROM 12: 00 TO 3: 00 FOR ANYBODY WHO WENT TO THE PAR.
Health authorities warn of COVID-19 outbreak after large high school party in Lee’s Top
Trainees from at least six area high schools thought to be in attendance
The Jackson County, Missouri Health Department is issuing a warning after an outbreak of coronavirus cases has been reported in connection with a large high school celebration in Lee’s Summit. The cases trace back to a large party in Lee’s Top’s Lakewood neighborhood on July 10.
