Olivette City Officials continue to work towards achieving the goal of balancing the provision of necessary services with following recommended protocols in response to COVID-19. The safety of residents, businesses, and City staff remain our primary focus. On this page, you’ll find information regarding the direct impact of COVID-19 on the City of Olivette. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and we know it is concerning and unsettling for our residents. We want you to remember that there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. Remaining calm and staying informed is of the utmost importance. During this situation and any other public health concern, it is crucial to ensure you are receiving information from legitimate sources.
What is coronavirus and COVID-19?
Coronavirus is a family of viruses that cause respiratory illness — an infection of the airways and lungs. COVID-19 is a new disease caused by a strain of coronavirus. It’s part of the same family of coronavirus diseases that includes the common cold.
What are the symptoms?
The most common early symptoms appear between 2 and 14 days after infection. Symptoms can be mild to severe and resemble symptoms of the flu. They include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
How does the virus spread?
Like many other viruses, COVID-19 seems to spread from person to person close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Travelers returning from affected international locations where community spread is occurring also are at elevated risk of exposure.
CDC has developed guidance to help in the risk assessment and management of people with potential exposures to COVID-19.
What are preventive actions I can take?
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory disease.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and cleaning frequently touched items such as phones, keyboards, and doorknobs to help remove germs
- Social Distancing
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Resources:
There are a number of resources available to the public about the coronavirus outbreak, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), St. Louis County, and the Missouri Department of Health. We urge everyone to refer to these sources for all coronavirus information and updates, prevention techniques, and additional resources.
Additionally, St. Louis County has established a hotline number (314-615-2660) if you believe you are symptomatic or have any questions regarding the virus. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services also activated a statewide public hotline (877-435-8411) which is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Testing Criteria for COVID-19 now includes (3/25):
North County – (314)653-5000
Mid County – (314)747-3000
West County – (314)251-0500
South County – (314)966-9666
Additionally, all SSM Health area hospitals can be reached for testing information at www.ssmhealth.com/covid19.
-Close contact of a COVID patient WITH symptoms.
-High risk WITH symptoms.
-Hospitalized WITH symptoms.
Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Call the locations nearest you.
St. Louis County Government has established a text message alert that residents can use to receive local updates about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Just text the keyword "STLOUISCOALERT" to 67283. More info: http://stlcorona.com
Some households are vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic because of the way it may affect economic and social systems. If you know of any special situations or a family in need, please contact Communications Manager, Kiana Fleming, at kfleming@olivettemo.com.
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News and Updates
3.13.20 St Louis County Board of Elections requests to postpone April 7 election in response to the coronavirus threat
3.16.20 Executive Order #13: Limits on Places of Public Accommodation
3.17.20 St. Louis County Department of Public Health Notified of Fourth Confirmed Case of COVID-19
3.21.20 Shelter in Place- Executive Order
3.22.20 Olivette City Updates- City Center lobby closed starting 3/24
