Beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2020, all restrictions in response to COVID-19 will be lifted for Bates County. This follows the recent announcement by Governor Mike Parson moving Missouri into phase two of recovery.

Thanks to the hard work of our communities and businesses, our county has seen numbers at a very manageable level. This has allowed Bates County to reopen completely.

Although restrictions will be lifted, it is important to remember that the virus is still prevalent. It is up to all of us to take personal responsibility and protect each other.

All individuals are encouraged to continue following social distancing recommendations. Take extra precautions to protect yourself and others when social distancing is not an option.

While Bates County will reopen, businesses may implement additional safety measures as desired. This can help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to protect employees, patrons and those entering the establishment.

While restrictions will be lifted, local officials continue to have the authority to put further rules, regulations or ordinances in place if needed to ensure the safety of our communities.

The Bates County Health Center has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Bates County.
The new cases include a female in her 40’s and a female in her teens both from Amoret. Both of these are family members to a positive case. Bates County Health Center is working to identify and contact any individual that may have come in contact with any of these individuals which may have put them at risk and will monitor them for any signs and symptoms of illness.
Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). It is up to each and everyone of us to stop the spread of this disease!

June 1, 2020
The Bates County Health Center has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Bates County.
The new cases include a male in his 70’s from Amsterdam, a female in her 60’s from Amoret and a female in her 80’s from Butler. These new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Bate County to 10—3 active, 6 resolved and unfortunately one individual passed away.
Bates County Health Center is working to identify and contact any individual that may have come in contact with any of these individuals which may have put them at risk and will monitor them for any signs and symptoms of illness.
Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). It is up to each and everyone of us to stop the spread of this disease!