First patient is woman in her 80s who had not traveled recently

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BRIAN: WE HAVE LEARNED THAT THE WOMAN HASN’T BEEN TRAVELING. SOMEONE BROUGHT IT TO HER LOCALLY IS WHERE SHE GOT THE ON THIS. WE ALSO DON’T KNOW WHERE IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY, BLUE SPRINGS, INDEPENDENCE, LEE’S SUMMIT. THEY WON’T SAY WHAT PART OF EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY. SHE WAS ANY -- WE DON’T KNOW IF SHE WAS IN A NURSING HOME. HERE IS WHAT WE DO KNOW, THE WOMAN IS IN HER OFFICIALS TELL 80’S. US SHE TESTED POSITIVE BY A PRIVATE LAB. HEALTH CARE WORKERS TONIGHT ASK PEOPLE TO TAKE THE RECOMMENDATIONS SERIOUSLY. URGING PEOPLE USE SOCIAL DISTANCING LIMIT IN-PERSON CONTACT WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND USE GOOD HYGIENE THEY SAY CALL YOUR URGENT CARE BEFORE G

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Health officials in Jackson County, Missouri, say there are now two cases of COVID-19 in eastern Jackson County.Officials said the most-recent case involves a man in his 40s, who recently traveled internationally.The Jackson County Health Department said it is working to identify any of the man's close contacts, who may have been exposed.Authorities said the man is isolated at home and doing well. His family of the individual is also in quarantine.Earlier on Tuesday, officials said a woman in her 80s tested positive for the virus. The woman had not traveled recently, making this a community case.Health officials said the case was identified through testing from a private lab.“We knew that COVID-19 was coming, and we’ve been preparing accordingly by monitoring individuals, educating the public, and working with our partners at all levels,” said Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer.“Today’s announcement comes as no surprise to anyone in our community as public health professionals have told us it would only be a matter of time,” said Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. “This is another call to action that we must take this seriously and follow the guidance of public health experts. If not, we risk seeing a wave of infections that could overwhelm our community’s healthcare system. Sharing this vital information is key to keeping our community informed and safe, not to cause panic. The people of Jackson County are strong, caring and compassionate and together, we will make it through this.”