2 • May 17-19, 2020 LOCAL Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) has identified three (3) cases of Hepatitis A. These cases were not related to any food establishments or restaurants. Nationally, a Hepatitis A outbreak has been occurring since March of 2017. Hepatitis A is a viral infection Nathan Applegate dances on the stage of Clay Cooper Theatre, where he has been performing since 2007. (Special to Branson Globe) • WORK FROM HOME Continued from page 1 she said, “I didn’t have to be quarantined. But as time went on, it got kind of nerve-wracking because everybody was freaking out about the virus. And, me working in a grocery store, I was exposed to a lot of people.” People are stockpiling food and other supplies because they think grocery stores will shut down. A $200 receipt was a normal price to see at Harter House for the first couple days Gill worked. “I started working at Harter House amidst all of the Coronavirus chaos,” she said. “On one of my first days, I remember I didn’t see a single order under $200, everyone was buying groceries because they were unsure what would happen in the following days,” Gill said. “Many people don’t realize the amount of hard work that essential employees, even ones that aren’t in the medical field, are putting in and what a huge risk they are taking by simply going to work every day.” If you work from your home or if you cannot celebrate National Work From Home Day because you are an essential worker, there are grateful members of the public who say “thank you for all your hard work and dedication toward flattening the curve.” that affects the liver and can cause fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark urine, light stools and yellowing of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis A is spread when someone ingests the virus by eating contaminated food or drink or through person-to-person contact. Since the Hepatitis A outbreak began, the virus has been spread more commonly through person– to-person contact. If you have symptoms of Hepatitis A, you Submitted to Branson Globe Central Bank of Branson has awarded six high school seniors with $500 each for their first year of college. The Second Annual Community Leadership Scholarship was awarded to Maggie Bartell and Toby Miller of Branson High School; Genesis Fisher and Clayton Humbyrd of Hollister High School; and Brooke Davis and Ally Moller of Reeds Spring High School. should seek immediate medical attention. Those at highest risk for acquiring Hepatitis A include: People who use drugs People experiencing unstable housing or homelessness Men who have sex with men People who are currently or were recently incarcerated People with chronic liver disease, including Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C People with close contact to any of the populations above The most effective way to avoid getting Hepatitis A is to practice good hand hygiene and get vaccinated. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing diapers and preparing or eating food. The Hepatitis A vacbransonglobe.com Health department confirms three Hepatitis A cases cine is a safe and effective series of two shots given six months apart. Getting both shots is the best way to protect against getting Hepatitis A. “Statewide, many of the Hepatitis A outbreak cases involve shared cigarettes, sexual contact, or illicit drug use. We want people to know that if they are in one of the higher risk groups, they should monitor for symptoms of Hepatitis A. We encourage all community members to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms develop,” said Tiffany Bullock, communicable disease coordinator for the Taney County Health Department. For more information, call the Taney County Health Department Branson Office at 417-334-4544, visit www.taneycohealth.org, like it on Facebook and follow it on Instagram and Twitter. Central Bank awards high school seniors with scholarships The students were selected from among their peers based on an essay submitted to the bank describing their contributions to others and the community while reporting on the challenges and rewards from the experience. “We are very excited to be able to award these students our Second Annual Community Leadership Scholarship,” said Joe Loth, President and CEO. “Being a community bank, we believe strongly in giving back to others and supporting our neighbors, much like these students have modeled. We were humbled to read all of the impressive submissions from these bright individuals. Thank you to everyone who applied and for your contributions to making the Branson area a great place to live!”
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