The Jasper County Health Department is notifying the public of a possible COVID-19 exposure.

Officials say the patient:

5-17-20: Began developing mild symptoms after exposure to another person.

5-24-20: Attended church at Alpha Omega Church, Carthage, MO.

5-29-20: Was placed under quarantine when named as a contact to a positive case.

5-31-20: Received medical attention at Mercy Joplin ER from 9:30 p.m. until midnight, including COVID testing, for worsening symptoms

The health department is asking people who attended the Alpha Omega Church in Carthage to contact them at (417) 358-3111.